Asked by Anonymous

A number was subtracted by 2.6 and that difference was then divided by 0.3 After which the quotient was multiplied by 3. This product was -48. What was the number?
Answered by Damon
[ (x-2.6)/0.3 ] 3 = -48

(x-2.6)/0.3 = -16

x - 2.6 = -4.8

x = -2.2
Answered by Anonymous
Thank you so much. I was confused about this one.
Answered by Damon
You are welcome.