Translate to an equation, then solve.Negative three times the sum of x and eight is equal to x minus the difference of x and twenty-one.

A. -3(x + 8) = x - (21 - x), x = 3
B. -3(x + 8) = x - (x - 21), x = -1
C. -3(x + 8) = x - (x - 21), x = -15
D. -3(x + 8) = x - (21 - x), x = -1


Answer: C

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