Question

Five more than 3/4 a number is -19

Answer 1

-32

Explanation:

Let the number be x

so the equation becomes

5+(3/4)x= -19

5+3x/4= -19

Multiplying b.s by 4

5*4+(3x/4)*4= -19*4

20+3x= -76

3x= -76-20

3x= -96

Dividing both sides by 3

x= -32