Translate the sentence into algebraic symbols. The sum of a number and the number decreased by four is 27.
A) x( x - 4) = 27
B) x + x - 27 = 4
C) x - ( x - 4) = 27
D) x + x - 4 = 27
E) x + 4x = 27

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The sentence describes two operations: adding a number (x) to itself (another x) and then subtracting 4 from the result, which equals 27. This is represented by the equation x + x - 4 = 27.

Translate the Sentence into Algebraic Symbols