Question

What is the correct solution to this problem?

A number divided by 5 is 3 more than –6.

What is the number?

A.
–45

B.
–30

C.
–15

D.
–5

Answer 1

`x-\ number\\\\ (x)/(5)=-6+3\\\\ (x)/(5)=-3\ \ \ | multiply\ by\ 5\\\\ x=-15\\\\ Number\ is\ -15`