Find a number such that 12 more than three times the number is -36

Answer 1

Hi Macey,

3x + 12 = -36

3x = -48

x = -16

Let's check our work, okay?

3(-16) + 12 = -36

-48 + 12 = -36

-36 = -36

I hope this helps you Macey and I wish you a great rest of the week. Best.