Build a variable expression for the given phrase.
-The sum of a number and seven hundred fifty-three
A) $753 - x$
B) $\frac { \mathrm { x } } { 753 }$
C) $753 x$
D) $x + 753$

Question

Build a variable expression for the given phrase.
-The sum of a number and seven hundred fifty-three 
A) $753 - x$
B) $\frac { \mathrm { x } } { 753 }$
C) $753 x$
D) $x + 753$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The phrase "the sum of a number and seven hundred fifty-three" can be translated into the expression "x + 753", where x is the number being referred to. Therefore, the best choice is D.

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Build a Variable Expression for the Given Phrase $753 - x$