Question

A number decreased by 14 equals 61. Find the number.

Answer 1

Answer:

The number is 75.

Step-by-step explanation:

x - 14 = 61

⇒ x = 61 + 14 = 75

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Answer 2

Answer:

The unknown number is 75.

Step-by-step explanation:

It has been asked to find the unknown number with the given conditions.

let the unknown number be x

Then according to the question,

we know that:

x-14=61

Now we will move 14 to the RHS to place constants on the same side.

x=61+14

x=75

Hence the required number is 75.