Question

Which expression represents the phrase, "one third the sum of 12 and a number"?

Answer 1

1/3(12+x)

Explanation:

one third=1/3

sum of 12 and a number= 12+x

one third the sum= you're going to multiply the 1/3 by the sum

Hope this helps someone.

Answer 2

the answer should be 1/3=12-n