Question

Write an algebraic expression to represent below verbal expression.

1. the product of 12 and the sum of a number and
negative 3

Answer 1

Answer: 2x + 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Verbal expressions contain words. For example, “three more than a double a number” is a verbal expression. The expression 2x + 3 is the algebraic expression that represents the verbal expression “three more than a double a number”.

Answer 2

12(n-3)

Explanation:

Let

n -----> the number

1) The algebraic expression of "the sum of a number and negative 3" is equal to subtract 3 from the number

n+(-3)=n-3

2) The algebraic expression of "the product of 12 and the sum of a number and negative 3" is equal to multiply by 12 the sum of a number and negative 3

so

12(n-3)