Question

Which phrase matches the algebraic expression below?

2(x + 7) + 10

Answer 1

Two times the sum of x and seven plus ten

Explanation:

The second option, "two times the difference of x and seven plus ten" would look like this:

2(x - 7) + 10

The third option, "two times x minus seven plus ten" would look like this:

2x - 7 + 10

The fourth option, "two times x plus the sum of seven and ten" would look like this:

2x + 7 + 10

The first option is the answer. It matches your equation.