Question

If a certain number x is subtracted from 8, it will be equal to two less than four times the same number. The

correct equation for the above sentence is:

[1] x − 8 = 4x − 2

[2] 8 − x = 4 − 2x

[3] 8 − x = 4x − 2

[4] x − 8 = 2x − 4

Answer 1

[3] 8 − x = 4x − 2