A number, y, is equal to the difference of a larger number and 3. The same number is one-third of the sum of the larger number a

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A number, y, is equal to the difference of a larger number and 3. The same number is one-third of the sum of the larger number a

nd 9. Which equations represent the situation? A. x + y = 3 and x minus 3 y = negative 27 B. x + y = 3 and x minus 3 y = negative 9 C. x minus y = 3 and x minus 3 y = negative 27 D. x minus y = 3 and x minus 3 y = negative 9

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Shalnov [3] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-14T09:55:50+03:00

Shalnov [3]3 years ago

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Answer:

D. x - y = 3 and x - 3 y = - 9

Step-by-step explanation:

The descriptions above describe the equation of choice D, so I pick this answer.

professor190 [17] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-14T11:41:01+03:00

professor190 [17]3 years ago

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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

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