Write the phrase as a mathematical expression. Use x as the variable.
-The product of 17 and some number
A)17 + x
B)17x
C)17 - x

Question

Write the phrase as a mathematical expression. Use x as the variable.
-The product of 17 and some number
A)17 + x 
B)17x 
C)17 - x

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The word "product" indicates multiplication, and "some number" can be represented by the variable x. Therefore, the mathematical expression would be 17x. "The product of 17 and some number" can be written as 17 times x, which is represented mathematically as 17x. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Write the Phrase as a Mathematical Expression