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2x decreased by 15 is equal to -27

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2x decreased by 15 is equal to -27

The phrase decreased by 15 means we subtract 15 from 2x:
2x - 15

The phrase is equal to means an equation, so we set 2x - 15 equal to -27
2x - 15 = -27 <-- This is our algebraic expression

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