Question

Three times the sum of a number and seven is negative thirty-six. What is the number?

Answer 1

It would be -19 for this question

Answer 2

n =-19

Explanation:

3* (n+7) = -36

Distribute

3n+21 = -36

Subtract 21 from each side

3n+21-21 = -36-21

3n = -57

Divide by 3

3n/3 = -57/3

n =-19