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)

Answer 1

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... :-)

Answer 2

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