Question

Twelve is added to the product of a number and 5. The result is -3. Find the number.

Answer 1

12 + 5x = - 3
where x is the number you want to find

Answer 2

The number is -3
The result is also -3
5x+12=-3
5x=-15
X=-3. Check 5(-3)+12=-3 -15+12=-3 -3=-3