Question

a number decreased by -17 is equal to 163. what is the number

Answer 1

Answer:

let x be the number

x + (-17 ) = 163

x-17=163

x=163+17

x=180

Step-by-step explanation:

180 is the number

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the no. x

x-(-17) = 163

x+17= 163

x= 163-17

x= 146