SOLUTION: A number is multiplied by 3. If 2 is added to the product you get -4. What is the number?
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Question 128097: A number is multiplied by 3. If 2 is added to the product you get -4. What is the number?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A number is multiplied by 3. If 2 is added to the product you get -4. What is the number?
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Let the number be "x":
EQUATION:
3x+2 = -4
3x = -6
x = -2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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