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Which expression shows a sum of three terms?

A. x3
B. 3 + x + 3
C. 3x
D. 3(x + 3)

Which expression shows a sum of three terms? A. x3 B. 3 + x + 3 C. 3x D. 3(x + 3)-example-1

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Answer: B

Explanation:

3 + × + 3

User SolArabehety
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B 3 + x + 3

The other options in order are:
multiplying x to the power of 3
multiplying 3 by x
and multiplying 3 to the sum of x and 3.

B is the only option because it is the only option that does not involve multiplication at all.
User VolleyBall Player
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