Question

Select the answer that represents the algebraic translation of the phrase below.

"twice the sum of y and 3"

3(x – 2y)
(x – 2y) + 3
2y + 3
2y – 3
2(y + 3)

Answer 1

2(y + 3)

Answer 2

the final one
y+3 is "the sum of y and three"
therefor
2(y+3) is "twice the sum of y and three"