Write the sentence as an equation or inequality. Use x to represent any unknown number.
-Eight minus three times a number is 40. An
A) $8 - 3 x = 40$
B) $8 x - 3 = 40$
C) $3 - 8 x = 40$
D) $3 x - 8 = 40$

Question

Write the sentence as an equation or inequality. Use x to represent any unknown number.
-Eight minus three times a number is 40. An 
A) $8 - 3 x = 40$
B) $8 x - 3 = 40$
C) $3 - 8 x = 40$
D) $3 x - 8 = 40$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sentence "Eight minus three times a number is 40" translates directly to the equation $8 - 3x = 40$, where $x$ represents the unknown number.

Write the Sentence as an Equation or Inequality 8−3x=408 - 3 x = 408−3x=40

Write the Sentence as an Equation or Inequality $8 - 3 x = 40$