Write an Equation Containing Parentheses: the Output Is the Sum

question 70

Multiple Choice

Write an equation containing parentheses: The output is the sum of two consecutive numbers.

• A) y = x + (x - 2)
• B) y = x + (x + 1)
• C) y = x - (x + 3)
• D) y = x - (x - 3)
• E) y = x + (x + 2)

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