translate into a variable expression. Then simplify.  a number

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2022-03-22

translate into a variable expression. Then simplify. 

 

a number decreased by the total of the number and twelve.

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alenahelenash

alenahelenash

Expert2022-03-28Added 556 answers

Given that a number decreased by the total of the number and twelve is translated as 

Let the unknown number is x

Identify the words indicate mathematical operations. 

Let x is decreased by the total of the number and twelve 

That is x-(x+12) 

=x-x-12 Removing parentheses 

=-12 Simplifying 

Thus, -12

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