Translate from English to an algebraic expression or equation, whichever is appropriate. Let the variable x represent the
number.
-$\frac { 1 } { 2 }$ of a number
A) $2 x$
B) $x - \frac { 1 } { 2 }$
C) $x + \frac { 1 } { 2 }$
D) $\frac { 1 } { 2 } x$

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The phrase "$\frac { 1 } { 2 }$ of a number" translates to multiplying the number by $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$, which is represented as $\frac { 1 } { 2 } x$.

Translate from English to an Algebraic Expression or Equation, Whichever 12\frac { 1 } { 2 }21​

Translate from English to an Algebraic Expression or Equation, Whichever $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$