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Write an inequality and solve each problem.

The difference between a number and 3 is no more than 2.

User Samsad
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the unknown number equals x. (you can use any other letter)
the unknown number is being subtracted by 3.
x-3.
now if it is no more than 2, it must be less than 2,
x-3<2
hope this helps
User Filip Bartuzi
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