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Question
Which equation correctly represents the phrase: "Nine subtracted from a number equals 15"?
Options
9 - x = 15
x + 9 = 15
x - 9 = 15
9x = 15
MCQ
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Solution
x - 9 = 15
Explanation:
"Subtracted from" indicates that 9 is being taken away from the variable (x), resulting in the expression x - 9.
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