Question

A number x decreased by 5 is 14

Answer 1

• Here we are given that when x is decreased by 5 it is equal to 14

       We have to determine the value of x

• As, per the question we have to take the difference of x and 5.

The language of the question is x decreased by 5, which means we have to subtract 5 from x

x - 5 = 14

x = 14 + 5

 = 19

So, when we will subtract 5 from 19 we will get a value of 14.

So, the correct answer will be 14.

Answer 2

From the given question the correct answer is:

19

the number is 19 when its decreased by 5 it will give 14

Solution:

from question , we know the Number is decreased by 5 is 14

we have to decrease 5 from the x number it will give us 14

so, the equation will be

x-5=14

From this equation we can determine the value of x

so, x=14+5

  x= 19

Hence, the number is 19 when its decreased by 5 it will give 14