Translate the following statement to an expression or equation. Use x to represent the unknown value. Do not simplify or solve.Four times a number plus four is the same as 5 less than the number.

A. 4x + 4 = x - 5
B. 4x + 4 - 5 - x
C. 4x + 4 = 5 - x
D. 4x + 4 + x - 5


Answer: A

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