Question

Which algebraic expression represents the phrase “two times the quantity of a number minus 12”?
A. 2y - 12
B. 2(y -12)
C. 2(y + 12)
D. 2y + 12

Answer 1

The answer is option d

Answer 2

Answer:

option a

Explanation:

According to the question, let the unknown quantity is y.

So two times the quantity is 2y and then minus 12.

Therefore, 2y-12