Question

Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression:

500 increased by twice Matt's savings

Use the variable m to represent Matt's savings.

Answer 1

500 + 2m

Explanation:

m represents Matt's savings. So 2m is twice that.

500 increased by that means add them, so you get 500 + 2m

Answer 2

500 +2m

Explanation:

500 "increased by" "twice Matt's savings"

translates to ...

500 + 2m

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Your algebraic expression is ...

500 +2m