Question

Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression.

8 more than twice Jenny's age
Use the variable j to represent Jenny's age. Please help.. :(

Answer 1

2j + 8

Explanation:

Given: 8 more than twice Jenny's age

Let j = Jenny's age

"twice Jenny's age" means double (multiply by 2) Jenny's age = 2j

"more than" means to add, so "8 more than" = + 8

Therefore:

"8 more than twice Jenny's age" = 2j + 8