What sentence represents this equation?
8 3/4 = 17 - x
A) A number is the same as the difference of 17 and 8 3/4.
B) 8 3/4 is the same as 17 decreased by a number.
C) 17 decreased by 8 3/4 is the same as a number.
D) 8 3/4 is the same as a number decreased by 17.
