Question

Five times the sum of a number and 3 equals 4?

Answer 1

5 * (n+3) = 4

n = -11/5

Explanation:

5 * (n+3) = 4

Distribute

5n +15 =4

Subtract 15 from each side

5n +15-15 = 4-15

5n = -11

Divide by5

5n/5 = -11/5

n = -11/5