To find the difference between the numbers 18 and 15, follow these steps:
1. Identify the numbers you are subtracting: We have the numbers 18 and 15.
2. Subtract the smaller number from the larger number:
[tex]\[ 18 - 15 \][/tex]
3. Perform the subtraction:
When you subtract 15 from 18, you get:
[tex]\[ 18 - 15 = 3 \][/tex]
Therefore, the difference between 18 and 15 is [tex]\( 3 \)[/tex].
Now, let's match our result with the given options:
- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 4
- D. 5
The correct option that corresponds to the difference we calculated is:
B. 3
