Word Problem

Four less than the quotient of a number and negative three is negative one. 
Can you explain what you are doing in the problem. 

x = the number

x
--- - 4 = -1 {four less than quotient of number and -3 is -1}
-3

x
--- = 3 {added 4 to both sides}
-3

x = -9 {muiltiplied both sides by -3}

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