The phrase "four times a number (x) more than twelve" can be translated into an algebraic expression as follows:
- "A number" is represented by \( x \).
- "More than twelve" means we add twelve to \( x \), giving us \( x + 12 \).
- "Four times" indicates we need to multiply the entire expression from step 2 by 4.
Putting it all together, the algebraic expression is:
\[ 4(x + 12) \]