Translate the English statement into a mathematical statement. Do not solve.Five times a number, decreased by 2 is 6 less than the number.
A. 5x - 2 = x - 6
B. 5x + 2 = 6 - x
C. 5x - 2 = 6 - x
D. 5x + 2 = x - 6
Answer: A
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