Question

5 which expression could represent the following phrase? multiply 4 by 12, then add 6 a 4 × (12 + 6) c 12 + 6 × 4 b (4 + 12) × 6 d 4 × 12 + 6

Explanation:

Step1: Translate first operation

The phrase first says "multiply 4 by 12", which translates to $4 \times 12$.

Step2: Translate second operation

Then it says "add 6" to the result of the first step, so we add 6 to the previous expression: $4 \times 12 + 6$.

Step3: Match to options

Compare the derived expression to the given options.

Answer:

D. $4 \times 12 + 6$