New York 2003 Checkpoints

Question

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 skip

Answer

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Checkpoint 9 clue

Busting out the patented Wacky Equation!

Plus
The Lady Who Had Trouble with the Small Green Vegetable
Equals
Checkpoint 9