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Question
x exceeds 3 by 7, can be represented as ______.
Options
x + 3 = 2
x + 7 = 3
x – 3 = 7
x – 7 = 3
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Solution
x exceeds 3 by 7, can be represented as x – 3 = 7.
Explanation:
The given statement means x is 7 more than 3
So, the equation is x – 7 = 3
We can also write it as x – 3 = 7.
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