Question 893883
a.  x + 6 = 17


b.  x - 37 = 75


c.  x + 2 = 10


x + 6 = 17 becomes x = 11 which is 6 smaller than 17.
when you increase 11 by 6 you get 17.


x - 37 = 75 becomes x = 112.
when you decrease 112 by 37, you get 75.


x + 2 = 10 becomes x = 8


8 is smaller than 10 by 2.