Solved on Feb 09, 2024
Find the expression for 3 subtracted from .
STEP 1
Assumptions
1. The expression "3 subtracted from " means that we start with and then subtract 3.
2. We are looking for an algebraic expression that represents this operation.
STEP 2
Understand the phrase "3 subtracted from ". This means we take the quantity and subtract 3 from it.
STEP 3
Write the algebraic expression that represents subtracting 3 from .
STEP 4
Compare the expression obtained with the given options to identify the correct one.
a. (This is adding 3 to , not subtracting)
b. (This matches our expression)
c. (This is adding 5 to , not subtracting 3 from )
d. (This is subtracting 5 from , not subtracting 3 from )
STEP 5
Select the correct option based on the comparison.
The correct option is b. .
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