Select the algebraic equation that correctly represents the given sentence, and solve the equation.

if 3 is subtracted from twice a number, the result is 8 less than the number.

A. 2x + 3 = x+8

x = 5

B. 2x-3 = x-8

x = - 5

C. 2x-3 = x + 8

x = 11

D. 2x + 3 = x-8

X=-11

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Jethro

3 May, 07:09

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Conner Dean · Answer 1

B. 2x - 3 = x - 8

x = - 5

Step-by-step explanation:

2x - 3 = x - 8

2x - x - 3 = - 8

x - 3 = - 8

x = - 8 + 3

x = - 5

Kaiden Carney · Answer 2

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Select the algebraic equation that correctly represents the given sentence, and solve the equation.if 3 is subtracted from twice a number, the result is 8 less than the number.A. 2x + 3 = x+8x = 5B. 2x-3 = x-8x = - 5C. 2x-3 = x + 8x = 11D. 2x + 3 = x-8X=-11