Math Problem Statement

Write the expression. Then, check all that apply.

six times the sum of nine and a number

A 2-column table with 5 rows. Column 1 is labeled Key Words with entries six, times, the sum of, nine, a number. Column 2 is labeled Replace with entries 6, times, (+), 9, n.

Replace “a number” with the variable, n. The two operations are multiplication and addition. The two operations are multiplication and subtraction. The constants are 6 and 9. The expression is written as 6n + 9. The expression is written as 6(9 + n).

Solution

Given the description "six times the sum of nine and a number," we need to write the corresponding expression using the information provided in the table and then check all the applicable statements.

Step 1: Writing the Expression

Based on the keywords provided in the table:

  • six: Replaced by 6
  • times: Implies multiplication
  • the sum of: Implies addition, represented by (+)
  • nine: Replaced by 9
  • a number: Replaced by n

Therefore, the expression for "six times the sum of nine and a number" is:

6×(9+n)6 \times (9 + n)

Or simply:

6(9+n)6(9 + n)

Step 2: Checking Each Statement

  1. Replace “a number” with the variable, n.

    • Correct, as the variable n is used for "a number."
  2. The two operations are multiplication and addition.

    • Correct, since the expression involves multiplication (6 times) and addition (the sum of).
  3. The two operations are multiplication and subtraction.

    • Incorrect, as there is no subtraction in the expression.
  4. The constants are 6 and 9.

    • Correct, as the constants in the expression are 6 and 9.
  5. The expression is written as 6n + 9.

    • Incorrect, as this expression would not correctly represent "six times the sum of nine and a number."
  6. The expression is written as 6(9 + n).

    • Correct, as this matches the intended expression.

Final Correct Statements

  • Replace “a number” with the variable, n.
  • The two operations are multiplication and addition.
  • The constants are 6 and 9.
  • The expression is written as 6(9 + n).

Would you like more details on any step, or do you have any questions?

Related Questions

  1. How do you simplify the expression 6(9+n)6(9 + n)?
  2. What happens if you replace addition with subtraction in the expression?
  3. How would you write the expression for "six times the difference of nine and a number"?
  4. How do you identify the constants and variables in an expression?
  5. What are the steps to distribute multiplication over addition in an expression?

Tip: When translating word phrases to algebraic expressions, pay close attention to operation keywords like "sum," "difference," "product," and "quotient."