Write the sentence as an equation.
-Eight times x is 12 more than three times x .
A) 8x +12=3x
B) 8 + x=3 x+12
C) 8x=3 x+12
D) 8x=3(x+12)

Question

Write the sentence as an equation.
-Eight times  x  is 12 more than three times  x .
A)  8x +12=3x 
B)  8 + x=3 x+12 
C)  8x=3 x+12 
D)  8x=3(x+12)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct equation that represents "Eight times x is 12 more than three times x" is 8x = 3x + 12. This directly translates the words into an algebraic equation, where "eight times x" is written as 8x, and "12 more than three times x" is represented as 3x + 12.

Write the Sentence as an Equation