Write the sentence as an equation with x as the input, or independent, variable and y as the output, or dependent, variable. The output is five more than negative two times the input.
A) y = 2x + 5
B) y = 5x + 2
C) y = 5x - 2
D) y = -2x - 5
E) y = -2x + 5

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The sentence states that the output (y) is five more than negative two times the input (x), which can be written as y = -2x + 5. Therefore, the best choice is E.

Write the Sentence as an Equation with X as the Input