SOLUTION: What is a algebraic expression for three times a number plus 16

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Question 1044959: What is a algebraic expression for three times a number plus 16
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, MathLover1:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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3*number + 16
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You can assign "a number" some other symbol.
x is commonly used.
--> 3x + 16
Or 3y + 16
Or 3dog + 16
etc

Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if a number is x
three times a number is 3x
plus 16 will be
3x%2B16