Question

Which phrase has the same meaning as 12y - 2?
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O A. Subtract the sum of 12 and y from 2.
O B. Subtract 2 from the sum of 12 and y.
O C. Subtract the product of 12 and y from 2.
D. Subtract 2 from the product of 12 and y.

Answer 1

D, 12y is also 12 • y and when there is an answer to a multiplication problem, it’s a product. and that minus 2 is subtracting.

Answer 2

B is your answer. You subtract 2 from the sum of 12y