Write the phrase as a variable expression. Use x for the unknown number.
-The difference of 3 and twice a number
A) $2 x - 3$
B) $3 - 2 x$
C) $3 + 2 x$
D) $2 ( 3 - x )$

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The phrase "the difference of 3 and twice a number" can be expressed as 3 minus twice a number. Twice a number can be expressed as 2x, where x is the unknown number. Therefore, the phrase can be expressed as 3 - 2x.

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