Eight decreased by x is 5. What is the value of x?

Mbalisikerc

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2022-07-31

Eight decreased by x is 5. What is the value of x?

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Julianna Bell

Julianna Bell

Beginner2022-08-01Added 19 answers

"decreased by" means minus
8-x=5
8-5=x
3=x
Elianna Lawrence

Elianna Lawrence

Beginner2022-08-02Added 2 answers

According to the question we can saythat,
8 - x= 5
8 - 5 = x
3 = x
x = 3
Answer: x = 3

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