Question

Choose the correct algebraic equation to represent: the amount decreased by $9 is $42.

Answer 1

Answer:

m-9=42

Step-by-step explanation:

I'm pretty sure that m-9=42 is the correct answer because m or the amount is being decreased by 9 as 9 is being subtracted from it.

Answer 2

m - 9 = 42

42 is our final answer so that should be by itself.

If something is being decreased by 9, that means that we are taking away 9 from something so it should be m - 9.