Question

In a game, Maria scored 3 more than twice as many points as Sara scored. If x represents the number of points Sara scored, which of the following expressions represents the total number of points that Sara and Maria scored in the game?

A) 3x
B) 2x + 3
C) 2x - 3
D) 2x + 6

Answer 1

The expression that represents the total number of points that Sara and Maria scored is 2x + 3. Option B is answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Identify the relevant information:

Twice as many points as Sara scored: 2x

Maria scored 3 more than this amount: 2x + 3

x represents the number of points Sara scored

Calculate the total number of points:

Total points = Sara's points + Maria's points

Total points = x + (2x + 3)

Total points = 3x + 3

Therefore, the expression 2x + 3 accurately represents the total number of points that Sara and Maria scored.

Option B is answer.