Question

Write the algebraic expression 4x + 8 in words.

• 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

a) 4 more than 4 times a number x = 4x + 4.

b) 8 more than 4 times a number x = 4x + 8.

c) 8 less than 4 times a number x = 4x - 8.

d) 4 less than 8 times a number x = 8x - 4.

Thus, option (b) is correct.