What is algebraic expression represent the phrase below?

Four times a number (x) more than twelve

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The phrase "four times a number (x) more than twelve" can be translated into an algebraic expression as follows:

  1. "A number" is represented by \( x \).
  2. "More than twelve" means we add twelve to \( x \), giving us \( x + 12 \).
  3. "Four times" indicates we need to multiply the entire expression from step 2 by 4.

Putting it all together, the algebraic expression is:

\[ 4(x + 12) \]