4 times a number n minus 3 times the sum of the number plus 2 = 5.

what is the number

n = - 1

Step-by-step explanation:

start by writing out the equation

4n - 3 (n+2) = 5 then solve it

4n - 3n + 6 = 5

4n - 3n = 5 - 6

n = - 1

Answer is 11.

Step by step:

4n-3 (n+2) = 5

Distribute 3 times to n and 2

4n-3n-6=5

Combine like terms

n-6=5

Add 6 to both sides

n=11

4 (11) - 3 (11+2) = 5

Do the multiplication

44-3 (11+2) = 5

Distribute the - 3 to the 11 and 2

44-33-6=5

Combine like terms (subtract 33 from 44)

11-6=5

Combine like terms (subtract 6 from 11)

5=5