For questions 3 and 4, write an equation and solve.

y decreased by 23 is 52.9

A.
52.9 – 23 = y; y = 29.9

B.
y – 52.9 = 23; y = 75.9

C.
y – 23 = 52.9; y = 75.9

D.
52.9 – y = 23; y = 29.9