Chapter 1.2, Problem 1GP

To determine

To write a numerical expression for the given verbal phrase.

Answer to Problem 1GP

  $6\times 8$

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The cost of six electronic handheld games if each costs eight dollars.

Calculation:

In order to write a numerical expression for the given verbal phrase, observe that the cost of one electronic handheld game is 8 dollars. And need to find the expression for the cost of 6 electronic handheld games.

So, the cost of 6 electronic handheld game can be computed by multiplying the total number of electronic handheld games by the cost of one such game.

Thus, the numerical expression for the given verbal phrase is $6\times 8$ .