Question

John's age is 9 more than three times Rick's age. Which expression represents this?
a. 3 x + 9
b. 9 + x + 3
c. 9 x + 3

Answer 1

This answer is A. More then indicates addition

Answer 2

The correct answer is A.

Explanation:
Rick’s age isn’t an independent variable in this equAtion. It’s asking to first multiply 3 by rick’s age, then to add 9 to the product of Ricks age