Write an algebraic expression for the following verbal expression.

Let n = the number

Six less than the product of 12 and a number

12n - 6

Thank u so much. Can u please look at my other question

Math - Steve, Monday, January 12, 2015 at 4:12pm

If 6 are boys, then the other 12 are girls, so

12/18 = ...
Math - Amy, Monday, January 12, 2015 at 4:17pm
Is 6 the answer

Your instructions were to simplify.

What is 12/18 simplified (or reduced to lowest terms)? It is not 6.

2/3 is this correct

Yes. 2/3 is right.

Thank u

You're welcome.