Question

How do you write the algebraic expression: a number q tripled?

Answer 1

`3q`

Explanation:

To "triple" something means to multiply it by 3, in the same way that "double" means multiply by 2,

"A number" can simply be called `x`

"A number, q, tripled" can be written as `3q`

This should not be confused with "a number cubed" which is written as `q^3`