Answer:
-21
Step-by-step explanation:
I used the backward method
She adds 8 to get 5.
So we start with 5 and subtract 8
5-8 = -3
She divides by 7 but since we are using the backwards method, we have to multiply.
-3*7= -21
After that, we can check our answer
Krutika was thinking of -21
-21/7= -3
-3+8= 5
-21 is the answer
Hope this helps!
