Question

Twelve more than six times a number is 14 A. 12x + 6 = 14B. 6x - 12 = 14C. 12x - 6 = 14 D. 6x + 12 = 14E. 6(x + 12) = 14

Answer 1

Let's rewrite the word expression: Twelve more than six times is 14

Let x represent the unknown number.

We have:

Six times x = 6x

Twelve more than six times x = 6x + 12

Twelve more than six times x is 14: 6x + 12 = 14

ANSWER:

D. 6x + 12 = 14