Question

Which expression represents the phrase "three times the sum of a number and 4"?

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is: 3(x+4)

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

The correct option is 2.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given statement is "three times the sum of a number and 4".

We need write the mathematical expression for the given statement.

Let the unknown number be x.

The sign " + " is used for addition and sum.

The sign " × " is used for multiplication, times and product.

Sum of a number and 4 = $(x+4)$

Three times the sum of a number and 4 = $3\times (x+4)=3(x+4)$

The required expression is 3(x+4). Therefore, the correct option is 2.