Which algebraic expression represents the phrase "two times the quantity of a number minus 12"?

To answer this question, let the number be represented by the variable x. The expression quantity of a number minus 12 can be mathematically expressed as x - 12. Then, this expression is multiplied by 2. Thus, the final answer is equal to,

2 (x - 12)

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"Two times the quantity of a number minus 12"

Two times the quantity = 2 * n

number minus 12 = n - 12

Therefore

2n-12