What is the algebraic expression for the following word phrase: the product of g and 4?
A. g-4
B. 4g
C. g over 4
D. g+4

Please explain how you got the answer

Question

What is the algebraic expression for the following word phrase: the product of g and 4?
A. g-4
B. 4g
C. g over 4
D. g+4

Please explain how you got the answer

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

if I asked you "What is the product of 2 and 8", what would you say back?

anonymous · Answer

i'd say "idk that's why im asking"

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

when we say "product" we mean "the result of multiplication"

so 
Question: "What is the product of 2 and 8?"
Answer: 16 since 2 times 8 = 16

sound familiar?

anonymous · Answer

Ooh it's 
B. 4g

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

yes since `4g` really means `4 times g`

anonymous · Answer

Thank you.

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

no problem