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If a number is decreased by 8, the result is -21. What is the

number?
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Answer:

answer = -13

Explanation:

number = x

x - 8 = -21

x = -21 + 8

= -13

Recheck :

num = - 13

decreased by 8 = - 13 -8 = -21

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