Write an equation for the

statement: 12 larger than 3 times a number is 27.

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12+3x=27

Step-by-step explanation:

Follow the words and write it as you read it, if it's (times) you multiply and if it's (larger), it's addition.

12 + 3x = 27

Step-by-step explanation:

statement: 12 larger than 3 times a number is 27

it translates to

12 larger than 3 times a number = 27

the equal sign replaces the "is"

let the unknown number be x

so ...

12 larger than 3*x = 27

the "larger than" means plus

so 12 + 3x = 27