Question

2 was added to a certain number. This sum was then divided by 5. Finally,

the quotient was multiplied by 4. This product came out to -4. What was
the number?

Answer 1

The number is -7

Explanation:

Solve in backward to find answer.

The outcome is -4.

It was multiplied by 4. So, divide the -4 by 4.

-4 ÷ 4 = -1

Then, it was divided by 5. So, multiply -1 by 5.

-1 × 5 = -5

Finally, it was added by 2. So, subtract -5 by 2.

-5 - 2 = -7