Write the phrase as an algebraic expression and simplify if possible. Let x represent the unknown number.
-The product of -18 and the sum of a number and 6.
A)-18(x + 6)
B)-108x
C)-18 + 6x
D)-18x + 6

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The phrase "the sum of a number and 6" can be translated as "x + 6". Therefore, the expression for the product of -18 and the sum of a number and 6 is -18(x + 6). It cannot be simplified any further. The phrase "the product of -18 and the sum of a number and 6" can be translated as -18(x + 6), which simplifies to -18x - 108 as the final answer. Therefore, the best choice is A.

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