Question

In Eduardo's collection, the number of butterflies is 12 more than twice the number of moths. If there are x moths, choose the expression that represent the number of butterflies he has.

Answer 1

y = 12 + 2x

Explanation:

Given that :

Let number of butterflies = y

Number of moths = x

y = 12 more than twice the number of moths

y = 12 + 2x

Hence, the expression which relates the number of butterflies he has is :

y = 12 + 2x