Use the given information to write an equation. Let x represent the number described in the exercise. Then solve the equation and find the number.The sum of four times a number and 8 is equal to the difference of twice the number and 1. Find the number.

A. 4x + 8 = 2x - 1;  
B. 4x + 8 = 2x - 1; - 
C. 4x + 8 = 2x + 1; - 
D. 4(x + 8) = 2x - 1; - 


Answer: B

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