Write and solve an equation to find the number n. The difference of three times a number and 4 is −19.

Question

please help. it was on my math and i couldn't figure it out

Answer 1

Difference is the result of subtraction.

 

3n - 4 = -19

3n - 4 + 4 = -19 + 4

3n = -15

3n/3 = -15/3

n = -5