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

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The answer is B

Twice a number means 2 times a number n, which would be 2n

And 12 subtracted from 2n would be  2n - 12

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12 less than twice a number

Twice a number would be 2n

12 less than 2n would be 2n - 12

Your answer is B.