Question

A number decreased by -3 is equal to -40. Write an equation.

Answer 1

x-3=-40

Answer 2

??

Answer 3

A. -3 - n = - 40
B. n - 40 = -3
C. n - (-3) = -40
D. n + (-3) = - 40
those are the answers to choose from

Answer 4

D.

Answer 5

decreased by -3 meaning -(-3)

Answer 6

answer is c

Answer 7

@NickR has it right. If it is confusing think about the difference of
decreasing by three and decreasing by negative three. There has to be a difference between those statements.

Answer 8

im going with a ?

Answer 9

okay thanks.

Answer 10

glad to help