Question

Simplify this expression: The sum of three and a number is added to twenty-four

Answer 1

x=21

Explanation:

3 + x = 24

-3 -3

x=21

Answer 2

x + 27

Explanation:

Let "a number" = x.

"The sum of three and a number" = 3 + x

"is added to twenty-four" = + 24

3 + x + 24

Simplify. Combine like terms:

x + 3 + 24

x + 27

x + 27 is your answer.

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