There were x number of sparrows sitting on the branches of a tree. Three flew away. Choose the correct algebraic expression to depict the statements given above.
Q. There were x number of sparrows sitting on the branches of a tree. Three flew away. Choose the correct algebraic expression to depict the statements given above.
Identify Initial Sparrow Count: We start with x number of sparrows on the branches. To find out how many are left after three fly away, we need to subtract 3 from x.Calculation: x−3
Perform Subtraction Calculation: We check to ensure that the operation of subtraction is appropriate for the situation described. Since we are removing sparrows from the initial count, subtraction is indeed the correct operation.
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