Select the algebraic equation that correctly represents the given sentence, and solve the equation.
if 3 is subtracted from twice a number, the result is 8 less than the number.
a. 2x + 3 = x+8
x = 5
b. 2x-3 = x-8
x= -5
c. 2x-3 = x + 8
x= 11
d. 2x + 3 = x-8
x=-11

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