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Salsk061 [2.6K]
3 years ago
14

Seventeen more than five times a number is negative twenty three. What is the number?

Mathematics
1 answer:
EastWind [94]3 years ago
6 0
5x+17=-23
Subtract 17 on both sides
5x=-40
Divide by 5 on both sides
X=-8
Double Check:
5(-8)+17=-23
-40+17=-23
-23=-23
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