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Translate the phrase into a math expression 12 less than twice a number.


User JD White
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Answer:

2x-12

Explanation:

2x= twice the number

then you just subtract 12 from it (12 less)

User Chev Paredes
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Answer: 2n - 12

Explanation:

12 less than twice a number translates to 2n - 12.

I hope this helps!

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