Write the Phrase as an Algebraic Expression $8 - x$ B) $8 x$

question 28

Multiple Choice

Write the phrase as an algebraic expression. Let x represent the unknown number.
-Eight subtracted from a number

• A) \(8 - x\)
• B) \(8 x\)
• C) \(x - 8\)
• D) \(x + 8\)

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