Question

Write a verbal statement for the algebraic expression: 4x + 8

• A. 4 more than 4 times a number x
• B. 8 more than 4 times a number x
• C. 8 less than 4 times a number x
• D. 4 less than 8 times a number x

Answer 1

The correct option is B

8 more than 4 times a number x

4 more than 4 times a number x is 4x + 4.
8 more than 4 times a number x is 4x + 8.
8 less than 4 times a number x is 4x - 8.
4 less than 8 times a number x is 8x - 4.