Which word sentence represents the equation? 6(x + 3) = 42 a the sum of 3 and six times some number is 42. b three plus 3 times some number is 42. c six times some number plus 3 is 42. d six times the sum of a number and 3 is 42.

ANSWER

The correct answer is D.

EXPLANATION

The given equation is


Let us tackle the one in the bracket first,which is


We can write this in words as the sum of a number and 3.

Now,


becomes, 6 times the sum of a number and 3.

Finally the complete equation,



becomes;

Six times the sum of a number and 3 is 42.

Therefore the correct answer is option D.

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The correct answer is c