Question

select the correct choice that completes the sentence below. the algebraic expression 7 • a represents the phrase \the of 7 and a.\

Explanation:

Step1: Recall algebraic operation meanings

In algebra, the symbol \( \boldsymbol{\cdot} \) (or sometimes omitted) is used to represent multiplication. So \( 7 \cdot a \) means multiplying 7 and \( a \).

Step2: Match with phrase structure

The phrase "the [operation] of 7 and \( a \)" where the operation corresponding to \( 7 \cdot a \) is "product" (since product is the result of multiplication).

Answer:

product