Question

translate the following in to an algebraic expression: three times a number decreased by 12.

Answer 1

3xn=12

Answer 2

Oh wait @Taylorjohannes I've seen you before you're good at giving wrong answers

Answer 3

3xn - 12

Answer 4

Guys, 3xn is confusing

Answer 5

Either write 3x or 3n

Answer 6

And don't forget to EXPLAIN...

Answer 7

@math2323: we need YOUR input. What are YOUR thoughts so far regarding this question?
If you want to indicate multiplication, use the symbol * instead of x.

Gentlemen: be careful NOT to give out "answers" ... instead, help @math2323 find his own solutions by providing guidance along the way.

Answer 8

Or else he'll never learn