Chapter 1.3, Problem 43PPE

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 43PPE

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 n squared 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 $3(n^2+3)$ .