Question

translate this phrase into an algebraic expression. five more than the product of 8 and janelles age use the variable j to represent janelles age.

Explanation:

Step1: Find the product of 8 and Janelle's age

The product of 8 and Janelle's age (represented by \( j \)) is \( 8\times j = 8j \).

Step2: Add five more to the product

"Five more than" the product means we add 5 to the product we found in Step 1. So we get \( 8j + 5 \).

Answer:

\( 8j + 5 \)