Question

elect the choice that translates the following verbal phrase correctly to algebra:

8 times the total of x and 3

8(x + 3)
8x + 3
(8x) ⋅ 3
8 + x(3)

Answer 1

It would be 8(x+3) since the word total is referring to the addition of the variable x and the number three. Times can be seen as a term for multiplication, so the eight would be multiplying against the sum. And if you´re trying to do it according to algebra, you need to put parentheses so that it can perform the act of distribution.

Answer 2

Thanks!

Answer 3

Np ^^