Question

Which expression represents 25 times the sum of m and 3?

Answer 1

Hello!

The sum of means we add:

m+3

Multiply it times 25:

25(m+3)

The answer is Option C.

Now, the option you selected is wrong for the following reasons:

If you translate it into a verbal phrase, this is what it means:

25 plus the product of m and 3

Hence, Option C is correct.

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Answer 2

25(m+3)

Explanation:

25 is multiplied by (m+3)

'the sum of m and 3' is a quantity which must be indicated using parentheses