What is the correct solution to this problem? A number divided by 5 is 3 more than –6. What is the number? A. –45 B. –30 C. –15

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Evgen [1.6K]

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What is the correct solution to this problem? A number divided by 5 is 3 more than –6. What is the number? A. –45 B. –30 C. –15

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Oksanka [162] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-18T10:05:35+03:00

Oksanka [162]4 years ago

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Its c. -15 because -15/5=-3.
-3 is 3 more than -6.

mihalych1998 [28] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-18T09:02:07+03:00

mihalych1998 [28]4 years ago

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<span>A number divided by 5 is 3 more than –6.
Let the number be "x".

x/5 = -6 + 3
First combine like terms.
x/5 = -3
Now multiply both sides by 5 to get x on one side.
x = -15

The answer is
C. -15
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