Let x be a number. Translate the following into an expression or an equation, as appropriate, and then simplify the expression or solve the equation.Twice the difference of two and x is equal to five subtracted from negative one times x.
A. 2(2 - x) = -x - 5; 9
B. 2(x - 2) = 5 - x; -1
C. 2(2 - x) = -x - 5; -1
D. 2(2 - x) = -x - 5; -3
Answer: A
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