Write the sentence as an equation. Let the variable x represent the number.
-Three times a number is equal to 20 decreased by the number.
A)3x = x - 20
B)3x = 20 - x
C)3 + x = 20 - x
D)3x = 20 + x

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The correct equation is 3x = 20 - x, which represents "three times a number is equal to 20 decreased by the number."

Write the Sentence as an Equation