Question

Which of the following phrases describes the expression 12−2x?

A
2 times a number decreased by 12

B
2 decreased by 12 times a number

C
a number times the quantity 12 decreased by 2

D
12 decreased by 2 times a number

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

it's self explanatory

12 is being decreased by 2x (x is a variable for a number)