SOLUTION: A number is decreased by seven. Then, the new number is multiplied by 3 to get an answer of -9.

SOLUTION: A number is decreased by seven. Then, the new number is multiplied by 3 to get an answer of -9.

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Question 879497: A number is decreased by seven. Then, the new number is multiplied by 3 to get an answer of -9.

Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-9/3=-3
-3+7=+4
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