Question

How do you write a variable expression for the word phrase "three times the quantity 2 plus a"?

Answer 1

See the entire solution process below:

Explanation:

First, start with "the quantity of 2 plus a#. This can be written as:

`2 + a`

Now "three times" means to multiple this quantity by `3` which can be written as:

`3(2 + a)` or `3 xx (2 + a)`