The quotient of a number and 3 is decreased by 121. The result is -164.

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Inye · Answer 1 · 2017-01-14T16:52:33+0000

quotient of number and 3 decreased by 121 is -164
change them to equations

121 -
(n)/(3)

= - 164
-

= -285
- n = -855
n = 855

check:
121 -
(855)/(3)

= -164
121 - 285 = -164
-164 = -164