Chapter 1.1, Problem 40HP

To determine

To calculate:Whether Consuelo or James is correct for determining the algebraic expression for “three times the sum of n squared and three”.

Answer to Problem 40HP

Consuelo is correct for writing the answer as $3(n^2+3)$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information:The verbal expression is“three times the sum of n squared and three”.

The verbal expression nsquared denotes $n\times n$ that is $n^2$ .

The verbal expression “sum of n squared and three” denotes $n^2+3$ .

The verbal expression “three times the sum of n squared and three” denotes $3(n^2+3)$ .

Thus, Consuelo is correct for writing the answer as $3(n^2+3)$ .