when x is decreased by 28, the result is -5. Find x and please write the equation as well

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13-09-2018
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when x is decreased by 28, the result is -5. Find x and please write the equation as well

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r3t40 r3t40 · Answer 1 · 2018-09-13T19:25:42+02:00

r3t40 r3t40

13-09-2018

Hi,

Work:

Equation;

[tex]x - 28 = - 5[/tex]

Move constant -28 to the right side and change its sign.

[tex]x = - 5 + 28[/tex]

Calculate the sum

[tex]x = 23[/tex]

Hope this helps.
r3t40

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luludragonhart2 luludragonhart2 · Answer 2 · 2018-09-13T19:27:02+02:00

luludragonhart2 luludragonhart2

13-09-2018

x-28=-5

+28 on both sides

x=23

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