I have x apples. Now, my friend has six more than 3 times the number of apples I have. How many apples does my friend have?
3x+6
The number of apples I have is x.
Three times the number of apples I have = 3x
6 more than 3 times the number of apples I have = 3x + 6
Hence, the number of apples my friend has is 3x + 6.