madisonsimone02 madisonsimone02

21-09-2022
Mathematics

contestada

5 more than three times a number is -7

Respuesta :

vgawecki vgawecki

21-09-2022

The number is -4. Let this number be x. 5 more means 5+___=-7. Three times a number is 3x, so the equation is 5+3x=-7. Now we solve. Minus 5 from both sides. 3x=-12. Divide 3 on both sides. So, x=-4.

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

If 9 is subtracted from two thirds of a number , the result is 7. Find the number

big numbers multiplication

(Accidentally posted this in middle school mathematics) I'm having trouble with this problem from my assignment. Could anyone show me how to solve this system u

What previous governmental experience did Hoover have before becoming president? He served as vice president. He was Secretary of Agriculture. He was Secretary

Write the advantages of using change power setting option

explain the causes for inflation.need help with economics...

Please Help !! 4/9 x ? = 1

You pay for 5 basketball tickets for $62.50.What is the rate cost per tickets

Unit 3 Error Analysis k12

Which of the following is not considered hazardous in an early childhood educational setting?