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The number y is 84 less than the number x . Which equation represents the relationship between x and y ?

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Explanation

Choice D is correct. It’s given that the number y is 84 less than the number x . A number that's 84 less than the number x is equivalent to 84 subtracted from the number x , or x - 84 . Therefore, the equation y = x - 84 represents the relationship between x and y .

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.