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  • 20-04-2021
  • Mathematics
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A number is multiplied by – 4. Then 3 is subtracted from the product.
The answer is 13. What is the number?

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Maalav1016 Maalav1016
  • 20-04-2021

Answer:

Its -4

So I did it backwards.  13+3 = 16.  Now divide by -4.  16 divided by -4 = -4 since negatives cancel each other out and become positive.  The answer is -4

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Аноним Аноним
  • 08-05-2021

Answer:

-4

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

➜x×(-4)-3=13

➜-4x-3=13

➜-4x=13+3

➜-4x=16

➜x=16/-4

➜x=-4

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