Question

Quotient of a number and 3 increased by -7 Equals negative 144​

Answer 1

-411

Explanation:

x / 3 + -7 = -144

x / 3 = -144 + 7

x = -137 x 3

x = -411

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Answer 2

x = -411

Explanation:

Number = x

Quotient of a number and 3 :
`(x)/(3)`

(x/3) increased by (-7) :
`(x)/(3)+ (-7)`

`(x)/(3) -7 = - 144\\\\(x)/(3)= -144 + 7\\\\(x)/(3)= -137\\\\x = -137*3`

x = - 411