the sum of 7 times a number and 42 was -98. what was the number?

Question

the sum of 7 times a number and 42 was -98. what was the number?

Answer 1

Let n = the number

 

The information in the problem statement translates into

 

7n + 42 = -98

 

Solve for n.

 

n = (-98 - 42) / 7 = -20