briyanna1042 briyanna1042
  • 01-10-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

One less than a number, which is then divided by 5, is -7. What is the number?

Respuesta :

henryhuangbc
henryhuangbc henryhuangbc
  • 01-10-2020

Answer:

Work backwords.

-7*5=-35

-35-1=-36.

Answer Link
Hrishii
Hrishii Hrishii
  • 01-10-2020

Answer:

- 34

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the required number be x

Therefore, one less than a number = x - 1

[tex](x - 1) \div 5 = - 7 \\ \\ \frac{x - 1}{5} = - 7 \\ \\ x - 1 = - 7 \times 5 \\ \\ x - 1 = - 35 \\ \\ x = 1 - 35 \\ \\ x = - 34[/tex]

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

The World Trade Organization exists for which of the following reasons? A. To increase the world's global trade. B. To police the nations in the world who cheat
can somebody please answer this asap
what is this poster asking young men to do ?
In a fugue, what musical moment takes place after the initial subject?.
2000lb _ 1 T click the correct symbol >,=,
Which number is a rational, an integer, and a real number? A. 0 B. there is no such thing C. -4/7 D. pi4
How does Alcohol I've a tentative effect?
The characteristics of soil depend on where the soil forms. Over time, different layers of soil form. Plant growth and health depends on the quality of the soil
What are the solutions for the given equation?
what is gender? please​