A number decreased by negative three is equal to -40. Write an equation and find the number.

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$x-(-3)=-40\\ x+3=-40\\ x=-43$

TheMomax answered Apr 24, 2015

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$x-the\ number\\\\x-(-3)=-40\Rightarrow x+3=-40\\\\solution:\boxed{x=-43}$

Brady Maf answered Apr 27, 2015

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