Question

A number decreased by negative three is equal to -40. Write an equation and find the number.

Answer 1

x+3=-40

Answer 2

Let the number be x.
x - 3 = -40
x = -40 + 3
= -37

Answer 3

x= -43

Answer 4

decreased by negative three means x -(-3)

Answer 5

oh yes I thought decreased as increased.

Answer 6

oh.............

Answer 7

thanks for correcting my mistake.

Answer 8

welcomes......

Answer 9

The answer is -43.

Answer 10

hahahahaha

Answer 11

let the no. be x
x-(-3)=-40
x=-40+(-3)
x=-43
simple..

Answer 12

let x be the number
therefore x-3=-40
then by adding 3 to both side we havw
x-3+3=-40+3
x=-37