Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression.
15 increased by twice Greg's savings
Use the variable g to represent Greg's savings.

Question

Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression.
15 increased by twice Greg's savings
Use the variable  g to represent Greg's savings.

jdoe0001 · Answer

well, if "g" is Greg's  savings

what do you think will be Greg Savings increased by 15?

if you were Greg and your have "g" dollars in the bank
and your mom says, "hey Greg, I just put $15 more in your bank account"

how much would you have in the bank?

anonymous · Answer

30

jdoe0001 · Answer

30?    where is that coming from?   you only had "g dollars"   we dunno what "g" is, but that doesn't matter

you didn't have $15 to start with

anyhow, if you had "g dollars" and your mom put in $15, your bank account will be g+15

anonymous · Answer

so the answer is g+15?