Answer:
x = -2/4 = -1/2
Explanation:
The sum of 4 times a number and 5 is 3.
Let sum = +
times = *
is means =
a number = x
So, 4x + 5 = 3. Then we solve it !
Subtract 5 to both sides to get 4x = - 2.
Next, we divide 4 to both sides to get x = -2/4 = -1/2
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