Translate from English to an algebraic expression or equation, whichever is appropriate. Let the variable x represent the
number.
-A number increased by $\frac { 1 } { 3 }$ of itself
A) $x - \frac { 1 } { 3 } x$
B) $x + \frac { 1 } { 3 } x$
C) $x + 3 x$
D) $2 x + \frac { 1 } { 3 }$

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The phrase "a number increased by $\frac{1}{3}$ of itself" translates to $x + \frac{1}{3}x$, where $x$ is the original number and $\frac{1}{3}x$ is one third of that number added to it.

Translate from English to an Algebraic Expression or Equation, Whichever 13\frac { 1 } { 3 }31​

Translate from English to an Algebraic Expression or Equation, Whichever $\frac { 1 } { 3 }$