Question

Translating Verbal Phrases To Algebraic Expression/Equations

The difference of x and y, times 6 gives 12

Possible Answers

12=6(y-x)
12=6(x-y)
xy-6=12
x-6y=12​

Answer 1

The answer is the second one: 12=6(x-y)

Explanation: Difference indicates subtraction, x coming before y. Times 6 is multiplication and it applies to both therefore putting x and y into parentheses. Gives means your answer (or equals), which makes 12 the solution.