Question

write an equation to represent the relation. Then solve the equation. A number decreased by 30 is the same as 14 minus 3 times the number

Answer 1

Both equations would equal -22

Answer 2

x-30 =14-3x

subtract 1 x from each side

-30 =14-2x

subtract 14 from each side

-44 = 2x

x=-44/2 = -22

x=-22

check:-22-30 = -52

14-3(-22) = 14-66 =-52

both equations equal

X = -22