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QuizMultiple Choice
Unit Test — Unit test
Question 18 • TX-College Prep Math A
Jillian was asked to translate the expression into words. She wrote “a number increased by nine.” Which best describes the accuracy of Jillian’s answer?
Answer
A
It is incorrect. The variable would come first in the expression “a number” (n) “increased by” (+) “nine” (9).B
It is incorrect. The phrase “increased by” refers to the inequality symbol “greater than” (>), not addition.C
It is correct. A number increased by nine () is the same as nine increased by a number ().
D
It is incorrect. A number increased by nine refers to a multiplication expression ().