Question

1. Write an algebraic expression.

Answer 1

The best way to solve these types of problems is to get better at reading algebraic expressions that are transcribed in English and translating them to actual expressions/equations.

When I hear "Two times the difference of t and 11" I immediately think the subtraction comes first then the multiplication because of word "the" after "Two times".

Answer for the first question:

2 * (t - 11)

"The product of a number and negative two" in the second question instantly shows one piece of the solution:

x * -2

It continues with, "is twelve". The word "is" is synonymous with "equals"

Full solution:

x * -2 = 12