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Write an algebraic equation for each question below and then solve the equation.
2. When a number is decreased by 8 the answer is 26, what is the number?


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Answer:

[tex]number = x \\ number \: decreaed \: by \: 8 = > x - 8 = 26 \\ x - 8 = 26 \\ x = 8 + 26 \\ x = 34 \\ thank \: you[/tex]

let the number be x

Here's the expression representing above statement :

  • [tex]x - 8 = 26[/tex]

  • [tex]x = 26 + 8[/tex]

  • [tex]x = 34[/tex]