The difference of three times a number and 4 is -19

Question

The difference of three times a number and 4 is -19

Answer 1

The difference of three times a number and 4 is -19

"Times" tells you here to multiply. "Difference" tells you here to subtract what's ahead and "is" means use an equal sign.

(3*(n) - 4) = -19

3n - 4 = -19

3n - 4 + 4 = -19 + 4

3n = - 15

3n / 3 = -15 / 3

n = -5 is the answer that you seek.

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Answer 2

3x-4=-19

x=-5