Question

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Which of the following translates the expression, "Twice a number
decreased by 8" correctly?
O 2x+8
O 8 + 2x
O 2X-8
8 - 2x

Answer 1

The expression 'Twice a number decreased by 8' can be translated as '2x - 8'.

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression 'Twice a number decreased by 8' can be translated as '2x - 8'.

To understand why, let's break it down. The phrase 'Twice a number' means 2 times the number, which can be written as 2x. The phrase 'decreased by 8' means subtracting 8 from the previous result, which gives us 2x - 8.

Therefore, the correct translation of the expression is 2x - 8.

Answer 2

I believe that the answer is 2x-8