Question

Six times a number is 45 greater than the product of the number and -3. Find the number.

Answer 1

Answer:

5

Step-by-step explanation:

6a = (a*-3) + 45

then:

6a = -3a + 45

6a + 3a = 45

9a = 45

a = 45/9

a = 5

Check:

6*5 = (5*-3) + 45

30 = -15 + 45