Question

How do you write the sum of 17 and a number in algebraic expression

Answer 1

The algebraic expression is 17 + x

Solution:

Given that we have to write a algebraic expression

An algebraic expression is a mathematical expression that consists of variables, numbers and operations.

Given statement is:

Sum of 17 and a number

Let the number be "x"

Then we can say, sum of 17 and x

Here, sum refers to addition. So we have to add 17 and x

This can be written mathematically as,

$sum\ of\ 17\ and\ x = 17 + x$

Thus the algebraic expression is 17 + x