How do you write an algebraic expression that models the word phrase "The sum of 57 and a number b"?
2 Answers
Jun 22, 2018
Explanation:
"Sum" means that the two numbers are being added together. "b" is just a variable, which is like a replacement for the real number.
Jun 22, 2018
"the sum of" indicates addition.
Therefore, we can write: