Question

Translate “the sum of 6 and the product of 8 and x” into a mathematical expression

Answer 1

For this case we must rewrite the given expression mathematically.

The sum of 6 and something else is written as:

`6+`

The product of 8 and x is written as:

`8x`

Finally, the expression is given by:

`6 + 8x`

Answer:

The expression is given by:

`6 + 8x`

Answer 2

8x+ 6 is the translated mathematical expression.

Explanation:

We are given the following English expression which are to translate into a mathematical expression:

'The sum of 6 and the product of 8 and x” into a mathematical expression'

Translating it in small chunks:

1. the sum of 6 ---> +6

2. product of 8 and x ---> 8x

Therefore, combining these we get the mathematical expression 8x + 6