Question

If i have 3 apples and take away 1, how many will i have?

Answer 1

If you have 3 apples and take away 1, you will have 2 apples left.

This can be expressed mathematically as follows:

3 - 1 = 2

You start with 3 apples.

You take away 1 apple.

You now have 2 apples left.

Therefore, the answer to your question is 2.