Let x represent the number. Write the English phrase as an algebraic expression.
-Seven times the difference of a number and 20
A)7(x - 20)
B)7x - 20
C)7(20 - x)
D) $\frac { x - 20 } { 7 }$

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The phrase "seven times the difference of a number and 20" translates to multiplying 7 by the difference between x and 20, which is expressed as 7(x - 20).

Let X Represent the Number x−207\frac { x - 20 } { 7 }7x−20​

Let X Represent the Number $\frac { x - 20 } { 7 }$