Question

If you triple me and then subtract 12 the result is -87. What number am I?

Answer 1

Answer:

-25

Step-by-step explanation:

let the no. be x

According to the question

3x-12=(-87)

3x=(-87)+12

3x=(-75)

x=(-75/3)

x=(-25)

Answer 2

Answer:

-25

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be 'x'

3x-12= -87

=3x= -87+12

=3x= -75

=x = -75/3

= x= -25