Question

A number is decreased by seven. Then, the new number is multiplied by 3 to get an answer of -9. What is the original number? ( please hurry i need to finish my assesment )

A.) - 4
B.) - 30
C.) 4
D.) 30

Answer 1

Answer: -4

Step-by-step explanation:reverse the steps

3(x-7)= -9

3(x-7)/3= -9/3

x-7= -3

x= -3+7

x= -4