Question

Examine the expression below, then answer the questions by circling the correct answers. 2x + 3y + 4 a. The term 2x could be read as: ● the sum of 2 and x. ● the product of 2 and x. ● the quotient of 2 and x.

Answer 1

(b) the product of 2 and x

Explanation:

You want to know how to read the term 2x.

Product

In algebra, a product is often indicated by writing expressions next to each other without any sort of multiplication symbol. The term ...

2x

indicates the product of 2 and x.

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Additional comment

The sum looks like 2+x.

The quotient looks like 2/x.