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By how much does `2` exceed `-3`?

A

`-1`

B

`1`

C

`-5`

D

`5`

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To solve the question "By how much does 2 exceed -3?", we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Numbers**: We have two numbers, 2 and -3. We need to find out how much 2 exceeds -3. 2. **Set Up the Expression**: To find out by how much 2 exceeds -3, we can express this mathematically as: \[ \text{Exceeding Amount} = 2 - (-3) \] 3. **Simplify the Expression**: When we subtract a negative number, it is the same as adding its positive counterpart. Therefore: \[ 2 - (-3) = 2 + 3 \] 4. **Perform the Addition**: Now, we calculate: \[ 2 + 3 = 5 \] 5. **Conclusion**: Thus, 2 exceeds -3 by 5. ### Final Answer: 2 exceeds -3 by **5**. ---
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