Question

which phrase has the same meaning as 12y - 2?
a. subtract the sum of 12 and y from 2.
b. subtract 2 from the sum of 12 and y.
c. subtract the product of 12 and y from 2.
d. subtract 2 from the product of 12 and y.

Explanation:

The expression \(12y - 2\) involves the product of 12 and \(y\) (since \(12y\) denotes \(12 \times y\)) followed by subtracting 2 from that product.

Answer:

D. Subtract 2 from the product of 12 and y.