
The sentence is “A number increased by 8 is 23”
\Let n be the number.
\The word increased indicates addition, and the symbol is 
Thus, the numerical expression is “
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The equation is, 
Subtraction property of equality: If a = b then a – c = b – c.
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(Subtract 8 from each sides)
(Additive inverse property:
)
(Additive identity property:
)
(Subtract:
)
The value of the expression is 15.
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