Let X Represent the Unknown, and Write an Equation for the Sentence

question 153

Multiple Choice

Let x represent the unknown, and write an equation for the sentence. Do not solve.
-If the quotient of a number and 8 is added to twice the number, the result is 5 more than the number.

• A) \(\frac { x } { 8 } + 2 = x + 5\)
• B) \(\frac { x } { 8 } + 2 x = x + 5\)
• C) \(\frac { x } { 8 } + 2 x = 5 x\)
• D) \(8 x + 2 x = 5 x\)

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