4x-2=12 represented as a sentence is
A two less than four times a number is 12
B four times two less than a number is 12
C four times a number is two less than 12
D four times a number less than two is 12
my answer is d. am I correct?
Yes, A.
To determine which option correctly represents the equation 4x-2=12 as a sentence, let's break down the equation step by step.
The equation 4x-2=12 can be read as "Four times a number minus two equals twelve."
Now let's examine each answer choice:
A) The phrase "Two less than four times a number is 12" does not accurately represent the equation because it incorrectly places the subtraction before the multiplication.
B) The phrase "Four times two less than a number is 12" also does not accurately represent the equation because it places the "two less than a number" before the multiplication.
C) The phrase "Four times a number is two less than 12" accurately represents the equation. It correctly states that the result of multiplying a number by four is two less than twelve.
D) The phrase "Four times a number less than two is 12" does not accurately represent the equation because it incorrectly places the number less than 2 after multiplication.
Based on this analysis, the correct answer is C) "Four times a number is two less than 12."