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Which of the following phrases describes the expression 12 - 2x

A. 2 decreased by 12 times a number
B. a number times the quantity 12 decreased by 2
C. 12 decreased by 2 times a number
D. 2 times a number decreased by 12

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Answer:

C

Explanation:

12 decreased by 2 times x

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