Question

5. When 3 is added to a number and the
result is multiplied by 5, you abtain one less the
number you started at what is that number​

Answer 1

Answer:

The resulting algebraic equation is

5(x + 3) = x - 1

5x + 15 = x - 1

4x + 15 = -1

4x = -16

x = -4

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

-4 is the number.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbee be x

A/Q

5(x+3)=x-1

5x+15=x-1

4x=-16

x=-16/4

x=-4