Question

Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression.

The sum of 17 and twice Matt's score
Use the variable m to represent Matt's score.

Answer 1

17 + 2m

Explanation:

Sum means 'The answer to a Addition equation' So it must be adding ( + )

Twice Matts score can be written in many ways but the simplest being 2m (2 x m) Or you could write m + m

Add 17 so therefore the answer must be:

17+2m

OR

17 + m + m