Question

the number 3 less than is -2 is​

Answer 1

Here we have to find a number that is 3 less than the number -2.

• In order to do such questions, we have to subtract the numbers.

for example, if we have to find a number 3 less than 7, then we will have to subtract 3 from 7

7 - 3 = 5

• So, the number 3 less than 7 will be 5.

Now, in this question, we have to subtract 3 from -2

so, -2 - 3 = -5

So, the number 3 less than -2 will be -5

Answer 2

As per the data given in the question,

We have to determine the value of number which  is 3 less than the number - 2.

So, for finding the value of number,

We will subtract 3 from -2.

So,  

After subtracting 3 from - 2

We will get,

$-2-3 =-5$

Hence, the number 3 less than -2 will be $-5$