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Which equation represents the sentence, "The sum of three times p and twenty-five is q"?

A. (3 + 25) = q
B. 3(p + 25) = q
C. 3p – 25 = q
D. (3p + 25) = q

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Answer:

D. (3p + 25) = q

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It is D because we said sum of three times p and twenty five is q it means p is multiplied first with p before adding 25
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