Question

five less than three 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

Answer:

-5

Step-by-step explanation:

3x -5 =. -20

3x = -20+5

3x= -15

x=-15÷3

x=. -5