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kupik [55]
3 years ago
5

One half a number decreased by 3 is 21 what is the equation for this statement

Mathematics
2 answers:
Liono4ka [1.6K]3 years ago
5 0

Question:

What is the equation for the following statement,"One-half of a number decreased by 3 is 21.

Answer:

<em>half the number = x/2 </em>

<em>decreased by 3 </em>

<em>(x/2) -3 =21</em>

<em>=48</em>

mrs_skeptik [129]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

48

Step-by-step explanation:

½n - 3 = 21

½n = 24

n = 2 × 24

n = 48

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