If a number is decreased by 16, the result is -2. find the number

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Dave The Dane asked Jun 17, 2022

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If a number is decreased by 16, the result is -2. find the number

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Dave The Dane asked Jun 17, 2022

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-2 + 16
Is the same as

16 + (-2)
Or
16 - 2 = 14

14

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