Frame the statement "Twice a number decreased by $119$ equals $373$ " into an equation.

2 y + 119 = 373

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3 y - 119 = 373

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2 y - 119 = 373

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Solution

The correct option is C $2 y - 119 = 373$
Let $y$ be the number.

According to the question,
Twice a number $y$ , decreased by $119$ means
$2 y - 119 = 373$ .

So, option $C$ is correct.

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