Question

bal phrase.

1. a number increased by eight
2. a number divided by twelve
3. negative four times a number

ative two
gative seven

Explanation:

Step1: Define variable for number

Let the unknown number be $x$.

Step2: Translate Q17 to expression

"Increased by" means addition.
$x + 8$

Step3: Translate Q19 to expression

"Divided by" means division.
$\frac{x}{12}$

Step4: Translate Q21 to expression

"Times" means multiplication.
$-4x$

Answer:

1. $x + 8$
2. $\frac{x}{12}$
3. $-4x$