Question

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m decreased by 12 is equal to negative 3.

Answers listed:
-9
15
-15
9

Answer 1

m=15

Explanation:

m-12=3

add 12 both sides

m=15

Answer 2

The answer is C which is 15

Explanation:

M decreased by 12 is equal to negative 6

That means:

12 - M = -3

or, 12 - (-3) = M

or, M = 12 + 3

. °. M = 15 Ans