Write the Sentence as an Equation

question 211

Multiple Choice

Write the sentence as an equation.
-12 is equal to 8 subtracted from twice x .

• A) 12=2 x+8
• B) 12=2(x-8)
• C) 12=8-2x
• D) 12=2x -8

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Definitions:

Hypothetical Syllogism

A logical argument consisting of two conditional premises and a conclusion, based on if-then scenarios.

Modus Ponens

A valid form of argument in which if a conditional statement ("if P then Q") is accepted, and P is asserted to be true, then Q necessarily follows.

Modus Tollens

A logical argument form where the contrapositive of a premise is used to infer the negation of the hypothesis.

Hypothetical Syllogism

A logical argument composed of two conditional statements and a conclusion, based if the first premise is true, then the second one follows.