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A number decreased by 23 is 44. Find the number.



Which equation can be used to solve this problem?

Ax - 23 = 44
B23 - x = 44
Cx - 44 = 23
D44 - x = 23

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Answer:

A) x - 23 = 44

And

X= 67

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's assume the number to be x i.e let's call the number x

Then decreasing by 23 means subtracting 23 from the number that is subtracting 23 from x.

The result of the subtraction is 44.

This form the equation

x - 23 = 44

To find X

X = 44+23

X= 67

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