Question

Five less than 3 times a number is -20. Find the number.
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Answer 1

Answer:

-5

Step-by-step explanation:

let number is x

then

3x-5= -20

3x = -20 + 5 = -15

x = -15/3 = -5

Answer 2

-8005

Step-by-step explanation:

3 times of -20 means

(-20)× (-20) × (-20 )

=400 × (-20)

= - 8000

again five less than the number obtained

-8000 - 5

= - 8005