SOLUTION: Write the following phrase using symbols. Use the variable x to represent the number. 3 more than a number This is what I came up with. Is it right? x+3

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Question 77071: Write the following phrase using symbols. Use the variable x to represent the number.
3 more than a number
This is what I came up with. Is it right?
x+3
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are correct because the phrase is saying that three is being added to an unknown number (x).
So, unknown number (x) + 3 or x+3