The difference between two numbers is 2490. If $x$ and $y$ are the numbers with $x > y,$ then the equation representing this is .

x + y = 2490

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y - x = 2490

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x - y = 2490

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Solution

The correct option is C $x - y = 2490$
Consider the numbers $x$ and $y$ with $x > y .$
The difference of $x$ and $y$ is given by the expression $x - y .$
Hence, the required equation is $x - y = 2490.$

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