Question

Which of these is the algebraic expression for "3 times the sum of 2 and y?"

3(2 + y)
3 ⋅ 2 + y
2 + 3 ⋅ y
2(3 + y)

Answer 1

3(2+y)

Explanation:

Sum is addition, and you need to multiply 3 by 2 and 3 by y. It has to be a because it is the only one that does 3(2+y)

B isn’t multiplying it by y

C doesn’t multiply 3 by 2

D doesn’t multiply 3 by y

Answer 2

the answer is 3(2+y)

Explanation:

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