Question

Variable x is 7 more than variable y. Variable x is also 1 less than y. Which of the

following pairs of equations best models the rēlationship between x and y? (4 points)

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Answer 1

the answer is

the option

x = y + 7

x = y – 1

Explanation:

we know that

1) Variable x is 7 more than variable y

so

x=y+7

2) Variable x is also 1 less than y.

x=y-1

Therefore

the answer is

x = y + 7

x = y – 1