2x is subtracted from 3. What is the equation?

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• A 2x-3
• B 3x-2
• C 3-2x
• D 2-3x

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Answer: C. 3-2x

Subtracting 2x from 3 means start with 3 and take away 2x, so it is written 3 - 2x. Option a, 2x - 3, would be 3 subtracted from 2x.

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