Question

Select the correct answer. The product of two numbers is 21. If the first number is -3, which equation represents this situation and what is the second number? A. The equation that represents this situation is x − 3 = 21. The second number is 24. B. The equation that represents this situation is 3x = 21. The second number is 7. C. The equation that represents this situation is -3x = 21. The second number is -7. D. The equation that represents this situation is -3 + x = 21. The second number is 18.

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

Since it's the product, the two numbers must be multiplied together. -3 * x will equal 21, so -3x=21. By dividing both sides by -3, we see that x=-7