Question

What’s five and one-half less than 3 times a number ?

Answer 1

The equation is 3n - 5 1/2. 5 1/2 = 5.5

3n - 5.5

n could equal 1 so, 3 x 1 - 5.5 = -2.5

3n - 5 1/2 = -2.5