Question

Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression.

Six more than the product of 15
and a number

Use the variable n
to represent the unknown number.

Answer 1

15n + 6

Explanation:

We need to do this by "breaking it down" into smaller pieces.

"Six more than the product of 15

and a number"

The product of 15 and a number means multiply the number (n) and 15, so we can write: 15*n

or simply, 15n

Then we have six more than the ....

This means we add six to the product just found, so 15n + 6

15n + 6 -- this is the expression