Write the phrase as an algebraic expression and simplify if possible. Let x represent the unknown number.
-The product of 11 and a number, added to 17.
A)187 + x
B)187x
C)17 + 11x
D)11 + 17x

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The phrase translates to 11x + 17, which is represented by option C. The phrase "The product of 11 and a number" translates to 11x, and "added to 17" is represented by +17. So the algebraic expression for the given phrase is 11x + 17.

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