SOLUTION: What number decreased by 600 equals 999

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Question 888323: What number decreased by 600 equals 999
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The equation is x - 600 = 999. Add 600 to both sides to get


x - 600 = 999

x - 600 + 600 = 999 + 600

x + 0 = 1,599

x = 1,599

The unknown number is 1,599

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