A number 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

answer is - 7.8

Step-by-step explanation:

Going through and adding 3.5 to each number.

-7.8+3.5=-4.3

-7.1+3.5=-3.6

-1.2+3.5=2.3

-7.4+3.5=-3.9