Question

which algebraic expression represents this word phrase? four times the sum of a number and two 4(x - 2) 4(x + 2) 4x + 2 4x - 2

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the number

Let the number be \( x \).

Step2: Find the sum of the number and 2

The sum of the number \( x \) and 2 is \( x + 2 \).

Step3: Multiply the sum by 4

Four times the sum is \( 4(x + 2) \).

Answer:

\( 4(x + 2) \) (the yellow - colored option with the expression \( 4(x + 2) \))