Question

Five More Than One Third Of A Number Is Negative 2 What Is The Number?

Answer 1

n = -21

Explanation:

Five More Than One Third Of A Number Is Negative 2 What Is The Number?

1/3n + 5 = -2

subtract 5 from both sides:

1/3n + 5 - 5 = -2 - 5

1/3n = -7

multiply both sides by 3:

3(1/3n) = 3(-7)

n = -21