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22 May, 00:58

When - 3 is multiplied by the sum of a number and 8, the result is - 21. Find the number.

A.

3

B.

-1

C.

8

D.

-2

+1
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  1. 22 May, 04:53
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    -3 times (x+8) = - 21

    -3 (x+8) = - 21

    distributive property=a (b+c) = ab+ac

    -3 (x+8) = - 3x + (-3) (8) = - 3x-24

    -3x-24=-21

    add 3x to both sides

    -24=-21+3x

    add 21 to both sides

    -3=3x

    divide both sids by 3

    -1=x

    x=-1
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