Translate from English to an algebraic expression or equation, whichever is appropriate. Let the variable x represent the number. Five subtracted from the product of 2 and a number.

A. 2x - 5
B. 2x + 5
C. 2 + x - 5
D. 2(x - 5)


Answer: A

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