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8. Translate the following equation into a verbal

sentence. 3x - y = 5(y + 2x).

a. Three times the difference of x and y
equals five times the sum of y and two
times x.

b. Three times x less than y is five times y
plus two times x.

C. The sum of three times x and y is five
times y plus two times x.

d. Three times x minus y is five times the
sum of y and two times x.

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Answer:

the correct answer is option b

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