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Find a number n when decreased by 9 equals 17

User PesKchan
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Answer:

26-9=17 26 is the answer

Explanation:

User Mcanfield
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Answer:

The number n is 26

Explanation:

Decreased means subtract

n-9 = 17

Add 9 to each side

n-9+9 = 17+9

n = 26

The number n is 26

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