Question

Which sentence represents this

equation?
4x - 2 = 12

A. Two less than four times a
number is 12.

B. Four times two less than a
number is 12.

C. Four times a number is two less
than 12.

D. Four times a number less than
two is 12.

Answer 1

A. Two less than four times a number is 12

Answer 2

A)

Explanation:

4x = 4 times a number. You are subtracting two from 4x. 12 is the outcome.