Question

The produce of three and the sum of a number and eight

Answer 1

3(x + 8)

Explanation:

"The product of three and the sum of a number and eight".

First, note that:

1) Product means multiply.

2) Sum means addition.

With that in mind, also note the order of operations. The order of operations is defined as PEMDAS, or:

Parenthesis

Exponents (& Roots)

Multiplication

Division

Addition

Subtraction

Also, let "a number" be denoted as the variable, x.

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Firstly, "the sum of a number and eight": x + 8

Next, "The product of...": 3 *

Putting the two parts together will generate: 3(x + 8)

3(x + 8) is your answer.

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