-2.32 minus what equals 2.3

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To find the number that you need to subtract from -2.32 to get 2.3, you can set up the equation:

\[ -2.32 - x = 2.3 \]

To solve for \(x\), you can rearrange the equation:

\[ -x = 2.3 + 2.32 \]

Calculating the right side:

\[ -x = 4.62 \]

Now, multiply by -1 to solve for \(x\):

\[ x = -4.62 \]

So, -2.32 minus -4.62 equals 2.3.