Answer:
-5
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that ,
- A number is taken away from 40 and the result is 45 .
Let :-
- The required number be x .
According to Question :-
[tex]:\implies[/tex] 40 - x = 45
[tex]:\implies[/tex] - x = 45 - 40
[tex]:\implies[/tex] - x = 5
[tex]:\implies[/tex] x = -5
Hence the required answer is -5 .
