Write the phrase as a mathematical expression. Use x to represent the number. Combine like terms if possible.
-A number multiplied by -6, subtracted from the sum of 15 and four times the number
A) ( 15 + 4x) - (-6)x; 15 + 10x
B) 6x - ( 15 + 4x); 2x - 15
C) ( 15 + 4x) + (-6)x; 15 - 2x
D) 6x - 19

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The correct answer is A because it correctly represents the given phrase as a mathematical expression. The phrase "A number multiplied by -6, subtracted from the sum of 15 and four times the number" can be written as (15 + 4x) - (-6)x.

Write the Phrase as a Mathematical Expression