Translate the phrase into a math expression.

12 less than twice a number

a.
2 · (n – 12)

b.
2 · n - 12

c.
2 · n ÷ 12

d.
12 – 2 · n

i believe its d but im not 100% someone explain to me : /

Im absolutely positive it is D i promise

It is B because your question says 12 LESS THAN twice a number

First you have to put the (twice a number) which would be 2n or 2•n either would work

Then subtract out 12 from 2n or 2•n
As a result it is 2n-12 or 2•n-12

Where is your question?