SOLUTION: Jane is thinking of a number such that 3 less than twice that number is the additive inverse of 7. What is the number? Which inverse operation in the correct sequence will solv

Algebra ->  Inverses -> SOLUTION: Jane is thinking of a number such that 3 less than twice that number is the additive inverse of 7. What is the number? Which inverse operation in the correct sequence will solv      Log On


   



Question 459648: Jane is thinking of a number such that 3 less than twice that number is the additive inverse of 7.
What is the number?
Which inverse operation in the correct sequence will solve the riddle?
A. Add 3; then multiply by 2
B. Add 3; then divide by 2
C. Multiply by 1/2, than subtract 3.
D. Multiply by 1/2, then divide by 3.

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x-3=-7
b)
add 3
2x=-4
divide by 2
x=-2