12 more than a number divided by 3 is 9

Answer 1

12 more than a number divided by 3 is 9

The words are ambiguous. The math expressions are not.

(12 more than a number) divided by 3 is 9

(12+x)/3 = 9

12+x = 27

x = 15

12 more than (a number divided by 3) is 9

12 + x/3 = 9

x/3 = -3

x = -9

Answer 2

(12+X)/3 = 9

12+X = 27

X = 27-12 = 15