To solve the equation \( X - 1.25 = -3 \), you can follow these steps:
-
Add \( 1.25 \) to both sides of the equation:
\[ X - 1.25 + 1.25 = -3 + 1.25 \]
-
Simplifying both sides:
\[ X = -3 + 1.25 \]
\[ X = -1.75 \]
So, the solution is \( X = -1.75 \).