Twenty two less than three times a number is - 70

If you would like to calculate twenty two less than three times a number is - 70, you can do it using the following steps:

a number ... n

three times a number ... 3 * n

twenty two less than three times a number ... 3 * n - 22

is - 70 ... = - 70

3 * n - 22 = - 70

3 * n = - 70 + 22

3 * n = - 48 / 3

n = - 48 / 3

n = - 16

The number you are looking for is - 16.