Write an equation to represent the relationship "a number decreased by 7 is equal to -19". Then solve the equation. *

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Write an equation to represent the relationship "a number

decreased by 7 is equal to -19". Then solve the equation. *

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x - 7 = -19

+ 7 +7

add 7 to both sides to get x alone

x = -12

Sean Rich answered Aug 12, 2020

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