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Which algebretic equation correct represents this sentence?

25 is three times a number decreased by 8.

A. 25 = 3w - 8 ?
B. 3 = 25w - 8 ?
C. 3 = 25w + 8 ?
D. 25 =3(w + 8) ?

a little confused lol.. help?

Thanks Everyone So Much

1 answer

Math is a language

Just translate:

25 is --- "25 ="
three times a number ---- "3w" , if w is the number
decreased ---- " - "
8 --------- " 8 "

so what do we have ?
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