Express the statement as an algebraic expression.
-Alexander is t years old. Write an expression that represents Chandler's age if he is 4 times as old as Alexander.
A) 4t + t
B) 4 + t
C) 4t

Question

Express the statement as an algebraic expression.
-Alexander is t years old. Write an expression that represents Chandler's age if he is 4 times as old as Alexander.
A) 4t + t 
B) 4 + t 
C) 4t

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If Chandler is 4 times as old as Alexander, then Chandler's age is 4 times t, which can be represented as 4t. Therefore, the answer is C. If Chandler is 4 times as old as Alexander, then his age would be 4t.

Express the Statement as an Algebraic Expression