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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Whoami · Answer 1 · 2021-04-27T06:27:03+0000

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