SOLUTION: Which equation represents the sentence? Twice the sum of a number and 8 is 40. a. 8(x + 2) = 40 b. 2 + (8 + x) = 40 c. 2(x + 8) = 40 d. 2x + 8 = 40

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Question 908764: Which equation represents the sentence?
Twice the sum of a number and 8 is 40. a. 8(x + 2) = 40
b. 2 + (8 + x) = 40
c. 2(x + 8) = 40
d. 2x + 8 = 40

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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Twice the sum of a number and 8 is 40.
sum of a number and 8 is (x+8)
Twice the sum is 2*(x+8)
is 40. is =40
2*(x+8)=40
Choice c.