Question

"Write a algebraic expression for each statement given below. Let x represent the unknown quantity in each one." The actual problem is "Triple the sum of 4 and a number." How would you write that?

Answer 1

3(x+4)

Answer 2

Would 3 x 4x work too or no?

Answer 3

no that does not mean the same
that means triple the product of 4 and a number

Answer 4

ahhhh

Answer 5

4x means the product of 4 and x , or 4 multiplied by x

Answer 6

Yeah dint think of that thanks.

Answer 7

no probs - note that x+ 4 is put in brackets - the sum is done before the multiplication