Question

latisha read 7 books. adelio read 8 books. willow read 3 times as many books as latisha and adelio combined. which expression represents the number of books willow read? a $3 \times 7 + 8$ c $(7 + 8) \div 3$ b $3(7 + 8)$ d $(3 \times 7) + 8$

Explanation:

Step1: Find combined books of Latisha and Adelio

Latisha read 7 books, Adelio read 8 books. Combined: $7 + 8$.

Step2: Calculate Willow's books

Willow read 3 times the combined number: $3 \times (7 + 8) = 3(7 + 8)$.

Answer:

B 3(7 + 8)