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Chapter 1: Q 169. (page 39)

In the following exercises, translate the phrases into algebraic expressions.

the sum of 8x and 3x

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The algebraic expression is8x+3x.

Step by step solution

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Step 1. Given information. 

the sum of 8x and 3x

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Step 2. Find the keyword and translate the phrase.

The keyword "sum" indicates 'addition of'.

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Step 3. Now, observe the numbers on which the operation will be applied and form an algebraic expression. 

The algebraic expression is8x+3x.

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