Question

8 more than 5 times a number, n, is -27.

Answer 1

-7

Step-by-step explanation:

"5 times a number n" = 5n

But, we are adding 8 to 5n.

`5n + 8 = -27\\\\5n = -35\\\\\\\\ = -7`

Answer 2

x = -7

Step-by-step explanation:

5(x) + 8 = -27

5 times a number: 5(x)

8 more than: + 8

Is -27: = -27

Subtract 8 from both sides:

5x + 8 - 8 = -27 - 8

Simplify:

5x = -35

Divide both sides by 5:

5x / 5 = -35 / 5

x = -7