Thomas has 12 more marbles than twice the number of marbles Andrew has. Andrew has x marbles. Which expression represents how ma

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ny marbles Thomas has?

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Greeley [361] · Answer 1 · 2022-10-06T14:06:49+03:00

Answer:

2x + 12

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

x = number of marbles Andrew has

Number of marbles Thomas has = 2x + 12

The expression which represents number of marbles Thomas has = 2x + 12

If Andrew has 2 marbles, that is, x = 2

Then, 2x + 12 = 2(2) + 12

= 4 + 12 = 16

Thomas = 16 marbles