SOLUTION: the difference between five and two is three
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Question 1017567: the difference between five and two is three
Answer by Theo(13342) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
correct.
algebraically, you would show this is as 5 - 2 = 3.
here's a good reference on key words used in translating word problems into algebraic solutions.
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/translat.htm
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