Write an Algebraic Expression for the Quantity

question 51

Multiple Choice

Write an algebraic expression for the quantity. Let x represent the unknown value.
-Eight less than double a number.

• A)8 - 2x
• B)2x - 8
• C)8x - 2
• D)2 - 8x

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