Question

Which phrase describes the variable expression y-12

Answer 1

The number y, decreased by 12

Answer 2

Answer: Hello, in this case you have some options for the equation y - 12.

1) 12 subtracted from a number y.

Where you are subtracting 12 units of the number y.

2) the number y decreased by 12.

where you are decreasing the total units of y by 12.

3) the difference between a number y and 12.

This is the most general phrase, where you are calculating the difference in the number units of y and 12.