Question

Write an equation to represent the sentence. DO NOT SOLVE THE EQUATION. Just

convert English to Algebra.
The product of -6 and a number is 12 more than half of that number

Answer 1

The equation would be

X=Y/2+12

Answer 2

-6x = 12+x/2

Explanation:

-6 times a number equals -6x

12 more than half a number is 12 + x/2

therefore, the euqation is -6x = 12 + x/2