A negative number in this wouldn't be applicable.
Johnny started out with $2,745 in the beginning, EARNING (This being the key word) interest each year. Therefore, he comes out with $39,974, not being a negative number.
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Answer:
x = - 7
Step-by-step explanation:
- 3x + 7 = 28
- 3x + 7 - 7 = 28 - 7
- 3x = 21
- 3x/3 = 21/3
- x = 7
x = - 7