Question

The number of jellybeans in a large jar exceeds twice the number of jellybeans in a small jar by 12. If jis the
number of jellybeans in the small jar, which of the following expressions represents the number of jellybeans in the
large jar?
A. j + 12
B. 2j + 12
C. 3-12
D. 2j - 12
E. 3-6

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 2j+12

Step-by-step explanation:

Twice the number = 2j

By 12 = +12

Answer 2

Answer:

Option B.

Step-by-step explanation:

It is given that the number of jellybeans in a large jar exceeds twice the number of jellybeans in a small jar by 12.

Let j be the number of jellybeans in the small jar.

Twice the number of jellybeans in a small jar = 2j

Exceeds twice the number of jellybeans in a small jar by 12 = 2j+12

The number of jellybeans in a large jar is represented by the expression 2j+12.

Hence, the correct option is B.