OpenStax, Contemporary Mathematics §5.1 Algebraic Expressions · Example 3 · Algebra · Expressions

Algebraic Expressions · Example 3

Translate the following phrases from words into algebraic expressions.

(a) Seven more than a number $n$ .
(b) A number $n$ times itself.
(c) Six times a number $n$ , plus two more.
(d) The cost of postage is a flat rate of 10 cents for every parcel, plus 34 cents per ounce $x$ .

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OpenStax, Contemporary Mathematics · §5.1 Algebraic Expressions · Example 3

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