Answer the word problem below * On Monday, the price of gas decreased 6 cents; on Tuesday, it increased 9 cents. What was the overall decrease or increase of the price of gas by the end of the day on Tuesday? Decreased by 3 Decreased by -3 O Increased by 3 Increased by-3

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On monday,the price of gas decreased 6 cents on tuesday it increased 9 cents what was the overall decrease or increase of the price of gas by the end of the day on Tuesday?
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On Monday, the price of gas decreased 6 cents; on Tuesday, it increased 9 cents. What
was the overall decrease or increase of the price of gas by the end of the day on
Tuesday?
Decreased by 3
Decreased by -3
O Increased by 3
Increased by-3
Transcribed Image Text:Answer the word problem below * On Monday, the price of gas decreased 6 cents; on Tuesday, it increased 9 cents. What was the overall decrease or increase of the price of gas by the end of the day on Tuesday? Decreased by 3 Decreased by -3 O Increased by 3 Increased by-3
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