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Keisha is investing her money in an IRA. Initially she will be putting in $775. Using C as the additional amount invested each month, translate this problem into an algebraic expression that will show how much Keisha invested for the entire year.

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Initial investment = $775
Monthly investments = $C
Period of investment = 1 year = 12 months

Total monthly investments = Monthly amount*12 = C*12 = 12C

Total investment after 12 months = Initial investment + Total monthly investments = 775 + 12C
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