my answer is C

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)

Question

my answer is C

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)

anonymous · Answer

twice(sum of y and 3).... That's ''e'' ...
Option ''c'' rather says -  sum of twice of y and 3....

Look the order of operation matters here... :-)

austinl · Answer

You have the sum of y+3 correct. Then you need twice that, so 2(y+3).