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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