Question

trice a number subtracted from 40 gives -50 find the number
1) 10/3
2) -30
3) 30
4) 90​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the no. Is x

Now. 3x -40 = -50

3x = -10

x = -10 /3 , hope it helps you

Check :- 3x = 3×-10/3 = -10 and -40 -10 = -50

Answer 2

Answer:

$let \: the \: number \: = x \\ \\ so = 3x - 40 = - 50 \\ \\ 3x = - 50 + 40 \\ \\ 3x = - 10 \\ \\ x = \frac{ - 10}{3}$