Translate the statement into an equation. Let x represent the unknown number. DO NOT SOLVE.Twenty-four less than three times a number is equal to the product of five and the number.
A. 3x - 24 = 5 + x
B. 24 - 3x = 5 + x
C. 24 - 3x = 5x
D. 3x - 24 = 5x
Answer: D
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