increasing by a negative number is the same thing as subtracting. So, we could say:
n+(-55)=-173
or
n-55=-173
add 55 to both sides
n=-118
Lizzie B.
asked • 08/22/19I don’t understand the question at all
A number increased by -55 is -173. Write the equation and solve.
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Lizzie B.
Thank you so much08/22/19