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?
A: -30
B: -4
C: 4
D: 30

(No shown work is needed)

Answer 1

C: 4

Explanation:

when a positive and negative number are multiplied you will get a negative number.

So,

4-7= -3

-3x3= -9

Therefore, your answer is C: 4. Hope this helps! :)

Answer 2

c. 4 is the answer.