Question

Write the following using algebraic notation, using the letter x for any unknown number: i think of a number,add two then multiply by three

Answer 1

(x+2)3

Explanation:

x is the number we thought of

so add the 2+the number we thought of which is;

x+2, then multiply by 3;

=(x+2)3

Answer 2

3(x + 2)

Explanation:

i think of a number: x

add two: x + 2

then multiply by three: 3(x + 2)