SOLUTION: Problem in math book: 18 and three times d I am confused on how to express that because I don't know if and means to add or multiply. Thank you for your help.

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Question 496457: Problem in math book:
18 and three times d
I am confused on how to express that because I don't know if and means to add or multiply. Thank you for your help.

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
18 and three times d
"and" means + (plus) and times means ×  (to multiply)

18 and three times d
 ↓  ↓     ↓    ↓   ↓
18  +     3    ×   d

You can leave out the × and just write the 3 next to the d.
like this:

     18 + 3d

Edwin