SOLUTION: A number, y, is equal to the difference of a larger number and 3. The same number is one-third of the sum of the larger number and 9. Which equations represent the situation?

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Question 1037786: A number, y, is equal to the difference of a larger number and 3. The same number is one-third of the sum of the larger number and 9. Which equations represent the situation?
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let x = the larger number
:
A number, y, is equal to the difference of a larger number and 3.
y = x - 3
The same number is one-third of the sum of the larger number and 9.
y = 1%2F3(x + 9)
:
these equations represent the situation?