Question

While playing a game, Johnny has 8 less cards than twice

what Levi has. If x represents the number of cards for Levi,
what expression represents the number of cards for Johnny?
A.) 8 - 2x
B.) 2x – 8
C.) 2 + x – 8
D.) 8 - 2 + x

Answer 1

B

-twice what Levi has- so 2(x)

-eight less than... - so 2(x) - 8

Answer 2

B

Explanation:

Let
`j =`number of cards Johnny has

From 'Johnny has 8 less cards than twice what Levi has', you can form the equation below:

`j = 2x-8`

`\therefore` B is the correct answer.

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