Question

a number decreased by 8 equals 26. find the number.

Answer 1

let the number be x
lets form equation
⇒x-8=26
⇒x=26+8[sign changes when a number is taken to other side of equation]
⇒x= 34

the number is 34

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Answer 2

let the decreased number be x .


then,


acc. to queztion


a number is decreased by 8 gives 26

then,

x-8 = 26

x= 26+8( on interchanging the sign wil change, such as negative will become positive, and positive will become negative)

x= 34

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