Twice n means we multiply n by 2
2n
The sum of n and twice n means we add
n + 2n
The word is means equal to, so we set that expression above equal to 12
n + 2n = 12
Combine like terms:
3n = 12
Divide each side of the equation by 3 to isolate n
n = 4
Check our work
Twice n is 2*4 = 8
Add that to n = 4
8 + 4
12
2n
The sum of n and twice n means we add
n + 2n
The word is means equal to, so we set that expression above equal to 12
n + 2n = 12
Combine like terms:
3n = 12
Divide each side of the equation by 3 to isolate n
n = 4
Check our work
Twice n is 2*4 = 8
Add that to n = 4
8 + 4
12