Go step by step
23 is decreased by : 23 -
The product of 44 and an unknown number
Let x represent the unknown number
And Product means multiplication
The product of 44 and an unknown number : 44x
Equals 199 : = 199
Now, put that all together
23 - 44x = 199
Now, begin to solve
Subtract 23 on both sides of the equation
-44x = 176
Divide both sides of the equation by -44 to isolate x
x = -4
The unknown number is -4
