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Which phrase describes the variable expression y-12 A. The quotient of y and 12 B. Y increased by 12 C. The product of y and 12 D. Y decreased by 12
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Which phrase describes the variable expression y-12

A. The quotient of y and 12

B. Y increased by 12

C. The product of y and 12

D. Y decreased by 12

User Sivanesh S
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Answer:

D.

Explanation:

y - 12 means that 12 is being subtracted from y.

Subtracting 12 from y means decreasing y by 12.

Answer: D.

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