Which of the following expressions represents "twelve diminished by six times a number"?
a. 12 - 6n
b. 6n - 12
c. 12n - 6 User: The coefficient of 9(14)P is

Respuesta :

the number is n. 12 is what is being diminished (made smaller), so something is subtracted. 6 times a number is 6n

12 - 6n, so a

Answer:

The answer is the option A

[tex]12-6n[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

n------> the number

we know that

The expression "twelve diminished by six times a number" is equivalent to say  "Subtract six times a number from twelve"

so

The algebraic expression is equal to

[tex]12-6n[/tex]

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