Question

Write an algebraic expression for the phrase: 8 more than three times a number n. SHOW ALL WORK .
A. 3+ 8n B. 8n - 3 C. 3n - 8. D. 3n+ 8

Answer 1

"8 more" implies addition, or (+ 8)

"three times a number n" implies multiplication, or (3 x n), or 3(n)

Combine these two terms

3n + 8, or D) is your answer

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