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30 July, 22:44

Write an equation that represents the problem, then solve the problem.

Seven-fourths decreased by a number is 2. Find the number

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  1. 30 July, 23:08
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    So 7/4 decreased by a number - x is 2 = 2 or

    7/4-x=2

    add x to both sides

    7/4=2+x

    subtract 2 from both sides

    2=8/4

    7/4-8/4=-1/4

    x=-1/4
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