$3-1=2$ 
Jimmy\textquotesingle s father brought Jimmy three pet dogs, and Jimmy could only keep one. How many dogs did Jimmy\textquotesingle s father want to take away?~(adapted from $$2011$$ Math kangaroo Problems, Level $$1-2$$, Question \#$$3$$) 
Options:
A) $$1$$ 
B) $$3$$ 
C) $$4$$ 
D) $$2$$ 
E) $$0$$ 