torrijosraymond torrijosraymond
  • 24-02-2021
  • Mathematics
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If you add 3 to my number, divide by 4, and then multiply by -1, the result
is -2. What's my number?

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rolyatag rolyatag
  • 25-02-2021

Answer:

5

Step-by-step explanation:

(((x + 3)/4)*-1) = -2

divide both sides by -1

(x + 3)/4) = 2

multiply both sides by 4

x + 3 = 8

subtract 3 from both sides

x = 5

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