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The number is less than the number . Which equation represents the relationship between and ?
The number y is 84 less than the number x . Which equation represents the relationship
Medium-difficulty · SAT Math · Linear Equations in Two Variables — Writing equations from data/points. Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.
Answer explanation
Choice D is correct. It’s given that the number is less than the number . A number that's less than the number is equivalent to subtracted from the number , or . Therefore, the equation represents the relationship between and .
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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