Question

question 17 of 25
zappora is collecting seashells. she collects 3 more than
four times the number of seashells talia collects.

if talia collects ( x ) seashells, select the expression that represents the number
of seashells zappora collects.

a. ( 4x + 3 )
b. ( \frac{x}{4} + 3 )
c. ( 3x + 4 )
d. ( 4x - 3 )

Explanation:

Step1: Define Talia's seashells

Talia has $x$ seashells.

Step2: Calculate 4x Talia's amount

Four times Talia's: $4x$

Step3: Add 3 to the total

Add 3 more: $4x + 3$

Answer:

A. $4x + 3$