Use the variable $x$ for the unknown, and write an equation representing the verbal sentence. Then solve the problem.
-When 3 times a number is subtracted from 7 times the number, the result is 44 .
A) $3(x-7)=44 x ; 4$
B) $3 x(7-x)=44 ;-11$
C) $3 x+11 x=44 ; 4$
D) $7 x-3 x=44 ; 11$

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The correct equation that represents the verbal sentence is $7x - 3x = 44$, which simplifies to $4x = 44$. Solving for $x$ gives $x = 11$.

Use the Variable xxx For the Unknown, and Write an Equation Representing the Verbal

Use the Variable $x$ For the Unknown, and Write an Equation Representing the Verbal