Anumber is increased by 3.5, and the result is -4.3. find the number. -7.8 -1.2 -7.4 -7.1

A number is increased by 3.5, and the result is -4.3.The number is is -7.8

Explanation:

Given the number is increased by 3.5

Let the number be x

x value adding to 3.5 the result will be -4.3

According to question,

x + 3.5 = -4.3

x = -4.3 – 3.5

x = -7.8

Therefore, the actual number is -7.8

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