Question

Translate the phrase to an algebraic expression.


Twelve less one-fourth of a number.

A)

1

4

x + 12

B) 12 +

1

4

x

C) 12−

1

4

x

D)

1

4

x −12

Answer 1

Answer:

let the no. be x

Twelve less one-fourth of a number.

$= \frac{1}{4} x - 12$