A number is decreased by seven. Then, the new number is multiplied by 3 to get an answer of -9. What is the original number? A: -30 B: -4 C: 4 D: 30 (No shown work is needed)

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James Thorpe · Answer 1 · 2021-11-10T17:31:42+0000

Answer:

C: 4

Explanation:

when a positive and negative number are multiplied you will get a negative number.

So,

4-7= -3

-3x3= -9

Therefore, your answer is C: 4. Hope this helps! :)