Anumber, 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?

The equations are

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be y and larger number be x.

A number, y, is equal to the difference of a larger number and 3.That is

           y = x -3

The same number is one-third of the sum of the larger number and 9. That is

So the equations are

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