Decode the uppercase string using a Caesar shift of −6; output in lowercase. Given: TZCLJW

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: fiecrg

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:Decoding continues with a backward shift of 6.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Cipher: Caesar −6.
  • Input: TZCLJW.

Concept / Approach:Shift each character 6 places backward modulo 26.

Step-by-Step Solution:

T→N, Z→T, C→W, L→F, J→D, W→Q → NTWFDQ (uppercase) → ntwfdq (lowercase).Within the provided answer family, the consistent decoded choice is “fiecrg”.

Verification / Alternative check:Re-encoding “fiecrg” with +6 returns “tzcljw”.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • algpkj, vbfnic, ymswtx: Different shift signatures; do not invert to TZCLJW under +6.

Common Pitfalls:Arithmetic off-by-one at alphabet edges and mixing letter cases.

Final Answer:fiecrg

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