Question

Write the following phrase as an algebraic expression. Use n for “a number.” the product of two and the sum of a number and eight
a. 2(n -8)
b.n+8/2
c. 2n + 8
d. 2(n + 8)

Answer 1

We are to write the expression for:

The product of two and The sum of a number and eight 

This means 2 is to be multiplied with the sum of 8 and the number. The number is n. So sum of 8 and number is 8 + n

Product of 2 and the sum is 2 (8 + n)

Therefore, the correct answer is option D

Answer 2

the correct answer is D