Hunter S.

asked • 09/29/17

The difference of three times a number and 44 is −19−19.

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Arturo O. answered • 09/29/17

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I suppose you meant to say "The difference of three times a number and 4 is -19."  (For some reason, the numbers are appearing "doubled" in your posted question.)
 
n = the number
 
3n - 4 = -19
 
3n = -19 + 4
 
3n = -15
 
n = -15/3 = -5
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