Question

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

Answer 1

Question:

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

Answer:

half the number = x/2

decreased by 3

(x/2) -3 =21

=48

Answer 2

Answer:

48

Step-by-step explanation:

½n - 3 = 21

½n = 24

n = 2 × 24

n = 48