SOLUTION: five more than one third of a number is -2. find the number.

Question 667950: five more than one third of a number is -2. find the number.

Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5 + x = -2
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Multiply the entire equation by 3
15 + x = -6
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Isolate x
x = -6 -15

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