what plus -23.1 equeals 24.5

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To find what plus \(-23.1\) equals \(24.5\), you can set up the equation:

\[ x - 23.1 = 24.5 \]

Now, solve for \(x\) by adding \(23.1\) to both sides:

\[ x = 24.5 + 23.1 \]

Calculating that gives:

\[ x = 47.6 \]

So, the answer is \(47.6\).