Write the Phrase as a Variable Expression $13 + x$ B) $13 - x$

question 246

Multiple Choice

Write the phrase as a variable expression. Use x for the unknown number.
-A number subtracted from 13

• A) \(13 + x\)
• B) \(13 - x\)
• C) \(x + 13\)
• D) \(x - 13\)

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