Question

Nine times the sum of a number and three is -216?

Answer 1

-27

Explanation:

9(n + 3) = -216

(n + 3) = -216/9

n + 3 = -24

n = -24 -3

n = -27

You can check your answer:

Nine times the sum of a number and three:

9 x (-27 + 3) = 9 x -24 = -216

It's correct.