Write the sentence as an equation.
-Eight subtracted from three times x amounts to 16 .
A) 8-3 x=16
B) 3(x-8)=16
C) 8(3-x)=16
D) 3 x-8=16

Name: Write the sentence as an equation. -Eight subtracted from three times x amounts to 16 . A) 8-3 x=16 B) 3(x-8)=16 C) 8(3-x)=16 D) 3 x-8=16
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Question

Write the sentence as an equation.
-Eight subtracted from three times  x  amounts to  16 . 
A)  8-3 x=16 
B)  3(x-8)=16 
C)  8(3-x)=16 
D)  3 x-8=16

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct translation of "Eight subtracted from three times x amounts to 16" is "3x - 8 = 16". This means you take three times x and then subtract 8 to get 16.

Write the Sentence as an Equation