Question

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Translate the phrase into a variable expression. Use the letter d to name the variable. If necessary, use the asterisk ( * ) for multiplication and the slash ( / ) for the division.
...the product of 86 and the depth of the river...

Answer 1

product means multiply

d is the variable, the depth of the river

so product of 86 and depth is 86 times d or 86*d

Answer 2

The variable expression is given by:

86*d

Explanation:

We are asked to convert the given phrase into a variable expression.

We are asked to use the letter "d" to denote the variable and "*" sign is used in place of the product or multiplication.

The phrase is:

...The product of 86 and the depth of the river...

Let d denote the depth of the river.

Hence, the conversion of the given expression into the variable form we have:

86*d