18. Jose weighs \( 12 \) pounds less than twice what his younger sister Maria weighs. If \( w \) represents Maria's weight, which expression shows Jose's weight?
(1) \( w - 12 \)
(2) \( 12 - 2 w \)
(3) \( 2 w - 12 \)
(4) \( 2 w \)
(5) \( 12 w\)
Pregunta
Answer
(3) 2x - 12
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