Answer:
3(x + 8)
Step-by-step explanation:
"The product of three and the sum of a number and eight".
First, note that:
1) Product means multiply.
2) Sum means addition.
With that in mind, also note the order of operations. The order of operations is defined as PEMDAS, or:
Parenthesis
Exponents (& Roots)
Multiplication
Division
Addition
Subtraction
Also, let "a number" be denoted as the variable, x.
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Firstly, "the sum of a number and eight": x + 8
Next, "The product of...": 3 *
Putting the two parts together will generate: 3(x + 8)
3(x + 8) is your answer.
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