23 decreased by the product of 44 and an unknown number is 199. What is the value of the unknown number?

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23 is decreased by : 23 -

The product of 44 and an unknown number

Let x represent the unknown number
And Product means multiplication

The product of 44 and an unknown number : 44x

Equals 199 : = 199

Now, put that all together

23 - 44x = 199

Now, begin to solve

Subtract 23 on both sides of the equation

-44x = 176

Divide both sides of the equation by -44 to isolate x

x = -4

The unknown number is -4

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