Translate the sentence to an equation using the variable x. Then solve the equation.When  of a number is added to 24, the result is 27.

A. 27 + x = 24; 12
B. 24 + x = 27; 12
C.  + x = 27; 27
D. x - 24 = 27; 204


Answer: B

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