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

Multiple Choice

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) $\frac { 1 } { 2 } x$