Question

Five less than 3 times a number is -20. Find the number.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :-

Five less than 3 times a number is -20.

To Find :-

The Number

Solution :-

Let the required number be x

3 times the number be 3x

5 less than 3 times the number be 3x – 5

According to Question,

• ⇒ 3x – 5 = -20
• ⇒ 3x = -20 + 5
• ⇒ 3x = -15
• ⇒ x = -5

Required number = -5

Hence, the numbers is -5.

Answer 2

Your answer is -5

3x-5=-20

3x=-15

x=-15\3

x=-5

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