math step by step answer please. 3 was added to some number. This sum was then multiplied by 5, and that product was then divided by 2 for a result of -5. Given this, what was the initial number?

Answer 1

5(3+x)/2 = -5

(3+x)/2 = -1

3+x = -2

x =-2-5 =-5

the initial number was -5