Question

Which expression represents the phrase "14 more than a number times 16"?

a 14 x 16
b 14n + 16
c 14 + n+ 12
d 14n +12

Answer 1

The expression that represents the phrase "14 more than a number times 16" is option b: 14n + 16.

The phrase states that we have a number, let's call it "n," which we will multiply by 16. This gives us the expression "n * 16."

Next, the phrase mentions "14 more than" the result of multiplying the number by 16. This indicates that we need to add 14 to the previous result.

So, combining these two steps, the expression that represents the phrase "14 more than a number times 16" is "n * 16 + 14."