3 years ago

The difference of three times a number and 4 is -15

Mathematics

1 answer:

attashe74 [19]3 years ago

4 0

Answer:

Let the number be n.

3n - 4= -15

3n= -15+4

3n= -11

n= -11/3

n= -3.67 or n= -3 2/3

Step-by-step explanation:

Bring over 4 to the RHS of the equation and divide the RHS by 3.

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