Write an equation, then determine the number described in the following statement: Eight less than 3 times a number is twice the sum of x and 4.
A. 8 – 3x = 2x + 4; x = 2.4
B. 8 – 3x = 2(x + 4); x= 0
C. 3x – 8 = 2x + 4; x= 12
D. 3x – 8 = 2(x + 4); x = 16