Question

3. "Seventeen less than twice a number is -49."

Answer 1

Answer: -16

Step-by-step explanation: So, to solve, we should write an equation. It should look like this:

2x - 17 = -49

So, using inverse operations, we would add 17 to - 49, which is -32, then divide that by 2, which would be -16. I hope this helped!

P.S. our new equation would look like 2(16) - 17 = -49

32-17 = 49

32 + -17 = 49

49 = 49

It checks out.

Answer 2

Answer: the number is -16

Step-by-step explanation: if you add 17 to -49, you will get -32. you do this because it is 17 less than NOT more than. that would be called inverse operations. then, you divide that number by 2 to get -16. again, you use inverse operations because you are going backwards to try and find the number.