Frame the equation: "Eight subtracted from thrice a number gives $25. "$

3 x - 8 = - 25

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3 x - 8 = 25

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3 x + 8 = 25

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- 3 x + 8 = - 25 x

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Solution

The correct option is B $3 x - 8 = 25$
Let the number be $x$ .
Thrice a number $= 3 x$
Now, $8$ subtracted from it $= 3 x - 8$
According to the question,
$⟹ 3 x - 8 = 25$ .

So, option $B$ is correct.

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