SOLUTION: half of a number decreased by 8 is -3

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Question 1122067: half of a number decreased by 8 is -3
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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Your description is ambiguous.

a number, n;

%28n-8%29%2F2=-3-------- Half of (a number decreased by 8) is negative 3.


Likely the intent was n%2F2-8=-3.
(Half of a number) decreased by 8 is negative three.