Question

56 is decreased to 14

Answer 1

(If you're asking what number would make 56 decrease to 14)

= 42

Explanation:

56 - x = 14

+x = +x

56 = 14 + x

-14 = -14

42 = x

Answer 2

42 =56-14

Explanation:

so you would suggest tract 42 from 56 to get 14