The number y is 84 less than the number x . Which equation represents the relationship between x and y

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The number y is 84 less than the number x . Which equation represents the relationship between x and y ?

Accepted Answer

Choice D is correct. It&rsquo;s given that the number y is 84 less than the number x . A number that's 84 less than the number x is equivalent to 84 subtracted from the number x , or x - 84 . Therefore, the equation y = x - 84 represents the relationship between x and y . Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors. Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors. Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

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