1. **State the problem:** Evaluate the expression $$\frac{12d - e}{2}$$ given that $$d = 11$$ and $$e = 8$$. 2. **Write the formula and substitute values:** Replace $$d$$ and $$e$$ with their given values: $$\frac{12 \times 11 - 8}{2}$$ 3. **Calculate the numerator:** $$12 \times 11 = 132$$ So, $$\frac{132 - 8}{2}$$ 4. **Simplify the numerator:** $$132 - 8 = 124$$ So, $$\frac{124}{2}$$ 5. **Divide numerator by denominator:** $$\frac{\cancel{124}}{\cancel{2}} = 62$$ 6. **Final answer:** $$62$$