Question

Which of these is the algebraic expression for the verbal expression "ten times the difference of a number and twelve?"

10(x − 12)
x − 12 ⋅ 10
12(x − 10)
10 ⋅ x − 12

Answer 1

1. 10(x − 12) is the answer.

Answer 2

10 (x-12)..........................