Question

which expression represents 8 less than two times x? A)2x -8. B)8 - 2x C) 8x - 2. D) 2 - 8x

Answer 1

A is the answer because the two is being multiplied by the x and the eight is being subtracted from that product.

Answer 2

8 less than two times x.

8 less than 2*x

8 less than 2x

=  2x - 8.

Option A.