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A number decreased by 23 is 44. Find the number.

Which equation can be used to solve this problem?
A) x - 23 = 44
B) 23 - x = 44
C) x - 44 = 23
D) 44 - x = 23

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Answer:

A

Explanation:

The number is decreased by 23 which means 23 is subtracted from the number.

let the number be x, then

x - 23 = 44 ( add 23 to both sides )

x = 67

The number is 67

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