If x represents a number then right an expression for a number that is 3 more than one third the value of x.

Answer 1

one third of x --> x/3

3 more --> (x/3) + 3

Answer 2

⅓ the value of x is (⅓)x. If our number (y) is 3 more than that, then:

y = (⅓)x + 3

Answer 3

x

x / 3, one-third of x

x / 3 + 3, three more than one-third of x