A number decreased by 19 is 83 find the number

Question

A number decreased by 19 is 83 

Answer 1

If you write out the sentence as an equation...

 

"a number" --> x

"decreased by 19" --> - 19

"is 83" --> = 83

 

So it's x - 19 = 83. To solve for x, add 19 to both sides to get x = 102.