Translate the phrase into a math expression. 12 less than twice a number


A.

2 · (n – 12)


B.

2 · n - 12

C.

2 · n ÷ 12

D.

12 – 2 · n

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Answer 1
Answer:

The algebraic expression 2 · n - 12 represents the sentence "12 less than twice a number". which is the correct answer would be an option (B).

What is Algebra?

Algebra is the estimation of mathematical representations, while logic is the manipulation of those symbols.

The given statement is "12 less than twice a number"

Let's assume that the number would be x.

According to the given question, translate the phrase into an algebraic form :

⇒ 2 · n - 12

Here twice of number means 2n, and less than represents the subtraction operation.

Thus, the algebraic equation 2 · n - 12 represents the sentence "12 less than twice a number"

Hence,  the correct answer would be option (B).

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Answer 2
Answer: 12 less than twice a number
12 stays the same 
every time you say less you put it at the end of the problem
twice a number is *2n  
ok now 2n-12 is the correct answer

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