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Which equation matches the sentence?

Column A Column B
1.
Three less than 9 times a number is 21.
2.
The sum of 3 times a number and 9 is 21.
3.
The difference of 9 times a number and 3 is 21.
4.
Nine less than 3 times a number is 21.
A.
3n + 9 = 21
B.
9n – 3 = 21
C.
3n – 9 = 21

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Hello,

1: 9n-3=21 ==>B

2: 3n+9=21 ==>A

3: 9n-3=21 ==>B

4: 3n-9=21 ==>C

I wish to have understood all those sentences.
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