Question

If x-3 is 1 less than y +3, then x + 2 exceeds y by what amount?

Answer 1

x - 3 < y + 3 - 1

x - 3 < y + 2



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Answer 2

x + 2 exceeds y by 7.

Explanation:

Given,

x-3 is 1 less than y + 3,

⇒
`x - 3 + 1 = y + 3`

⇒
`x - 2 = y + 3 ----(1)`

We have to find out :

x + 2 exceeds y by what amount

That is, (x + 2) - y

Add 4 on both sides of equation (1),

We get,

`x + 2 = y + 7`

⇒
`( x + 2 ) - y = 7`