9 was added to a certain number. This sum was then divided by 3. Finally, the quotient was multiplied by 5. This product came out to 5. What was the number?

-6

Step-by-step explanation:

if you start with -6 and add 9 you get 3. Divide 3 by 3 you get 1. Multiply 1 times 5 you get 5.

If you are asked how you got this. Divide 5 by 5 you get 1. Multiply by 3 you get 3. Finally, subtract 9 and you get -6

what are the answear choices to the question.

step-by-step explanation:

step-by-step explanation:

always plug in x. in this case, x equals 4.

i'm going to first solve 4(2+3x)

1) 4(2+3(4)) use pemdas to solve.

i'm going to multiply whats in the parenthesis first, so 3 times 4=12.

2)4 (2+12) i'm then going to multiply 4 by both numbers in the parenthesis (because multiplying comes before adding)

4 times 2= 8.   4 times 12= 48

4) (8+48)= 56 (answer)

i'm then going to solve 8+12x and plug in 4 for x.

1) 8 +12(4)

multiplying comes before adding, so i'm gonna multiply 12 and 4.

12 times 4= 48.

2) 8+48=56

both equal the same!