what plus 0.53 equals -1.43

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To find what plus 0.53 equals -1.43, you can set up the equation:

\[ x + 0.53 = -1.43 \]

Next, subtract 0.53 from both sides:

\[ x = -1.43 - 0.53 \]

Now, calculate the right side:

\[ x = -1.96 \]

So, the answer is:

\[ -1.96 \]