Write the correct equation for the statement "One fourth of a number when subtracted from 8 is 5".

(1/4)x - 8 = 5

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8 - 5 = (1/4)x

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8 - (1/4)x = 5

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(1/4)x - 5 = 8

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The correct option is C 8 - (1/4)x = 5

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