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) About Me  (Show Source):
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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