Question

Which equation models the situation below?The sum of a number and 5 is multiplied by -3 and the answer is -24. Find the number.
−3(x+5)=−24 ; x=3
x+5×−3=−24; x=6
x−15=−24; x=9
−3x+5=−24 ; x=8

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

−3(x+5)=−24 ; x=3

x+5×−3=−24; x=6

x−15=−24; x=9

−3x+5=−24 ; x=8