Question

What is the algebraic expression for the following word phrase: the product of 4 and x? (1 point)

4 + x
4x
4 – x
four over x

Answer 1

The correct answer option is 4 + x.

Explanation:

We are given a word phrase which we are to convert to an algebraic expression.

We will translate the given statement word by word.

the product: it means that there is a sign of multiplication (×)

of 4: 4

and x : x

So rearranging this, we get 4 + x, therefore the second option is the correct one.

Answer 2

Option B is correct.

Explanation:

As per the statement: the product of 4 and x.

"Product" states that the expression resulting into the multiplication together of two or more numbers.

"Product of 4 and x" means
`4 * x`

Then;

the expression for the given statement is,
`4x`