SOLUTION: six decreased by the number x is equal to negative three

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Question 102324This question is from textbook elementary and intermediate algebra
: six decreased by the number x is equal to negative three This question is from textbook elementary and intermediate algebra

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6-x=-3
-x=-9 subtract 6 from each side.
x=9 divide each side by -1.
Check:
6-9=-3
Ed