Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression. 12 more than twice a number Use the variable n to represent the unknown number.

Question

Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression.
12
more than twice a number
Use the variable
n
to represent the unknown number.

Answer 1

12 more than means to add 12:   +12

twice a number:  2n

 

12 more than twice a number n:  2n + 12