Translate the statement into an equation. Let x represent the unknown number. DO NOT SOLVE.The difference of four times a number and eight is equal to twenty-three less than the number.

A. 4x - 8 = x - 23
B. 4(x - 8) = 23 - x
C. 4(x - 8) = x - 23
D. 4x - 8 = 23 - x


Answer: A

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