Question

I am thinking of a number. If you multiply my number by four, add -4 to the product, and then take 1/3 of the sum, the result is -6. Find my number.

Answer 1

`x = - (7)/(2)`

Explanation:

x=unknown number

`(4x + ( - 4))/(3) = - 6`

`4x - 4 = - 18`

`4x = - 14`

`x = ( - 14)/(4)`

simplify the fraction so... -7/2