Chapter 1.1, Problem 32E

To determine

To write: The phrase of a variable expression which represent “the product of 72 and a number”

Answer to Problem 32E

The product of 72 and a number $x$ is $72x$

Explanation of Solution

Given information: It is given that the product of $72$ and a number $x$ is $72x$

Let the number be $x$

It is multiplied by $72$ , and is written as

  $72\times x=72x$

Hence,

The phrase can be written as:

  $72\times x$