three times the sum of a number and four is equal to five times the number, decreased by two. If x represents the number, which equation is a correct translation of the statement?
1) 3(x + 4) = 5x - 2
2) 3(x + 4) = 5(x - 2)
3) 3x + 4 = 5x - 2
4) 3x + 4 = 5(x - 2)
1) 3(x + 4) = 5x - 2
2) 3(x + 4) = 5(x - 2)
3) 3x + 4 = 5x - 2
4) 3x + 4 = 5(x - 2)
