Question 3: Atrice has 32 pieces of gum and gave away x pieces. Christie has 40 pieces of
gum and gave away twice as many pieces as Atrice did. Which equation can be
used to find x, the number of pieces of gum to give away to have the same
number of pieces of gum left?
A. 32 - x = 40 - X
B. 32 + x = 40 + x
C. 32 + x = 40 + 2x
D. 32 - x = 40 - 2x