Write the Following Problem as an Equation and Solve $x - 3 = 2$

question 47

Multiple Choice

Write the following problem as an equation and solve. A number decreased by 3 is 2.

• A) \(x - 3 = 2\) ; 1
• B) \(x + 2 = 3\) ; 5
• C) \(x - 3 = 2\) ; 5
• D) \(x - 2 = 3\) ; 1
• E) \(x - 3 = 2\) ; -1

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