one-fourth of a number is -60. Find the number

Question

Write an Equation and solve

 

Answer 1

 

 

 

                          4  (1)   N     =-60  (4)

                        ___ __             ___  ___

                          1    4                1      1                          

 

 

 

            The one's and 4's cancel        Multiply - 60 times 4   =  -240

              giving N=                                               -240                                   

 

 

 

 

 

Hope this helps!

 

 

Answer 2

Let n be the number

 

(1/4) n = -60

n = -240