SOLUTION: Can someone help me on this problem? I need to write the following phrase using symbols. 4 times the sum of m and q Thanks, Sher

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Question 53238: Can someone help me on this problem?
I need to write the following phrase using symbols.
4 times the sum of m and q
Thanks,
Sher

Answer by Dawn_Mandira(2) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
SHER, WHEN YOU SEE THE WORD 'TIMES' ALWAYS REMEMBER TO PUT THE MULTIPLICATION SIGN OR THE BRACKET SIGN. BUT YOU MUST ALSO REMEMBER THAT YOUR QUESTION MEANS FOUR TIMES THE SUM OF BOTH m AND q.
YOU CAN EXPRESS IT AS, 4(m+q) OR 4m+4q
I HOPE THIS WAS HELPFUL.