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? A. x + y = 3 and x minus 3 y = negative 27 B. x + y = 3 and x minus 3 y = negative 9 C. x minus y = 3 and x minus 3 y = negative 27 D. x minus y = 3 and x minus 3 y = negative 9
