the product of 8 and 15 more than a number.
Take this algebraic expression in pieces.
The phrase a number means an arbitrary variable, let's call it x.
x
15 more than x means we add 15 to x:
x + 15
The product of 8 and 15 more than a number means we multiply 8 by x + 15
8(x + 15)
Take this algebraic expression in pieces.
The phrase a number means an arbitrary variable, let's call it x.
x
15 more than x means we add 15 to x:
x + 15
The product of 8 and 15 more than a number means we multiply 8 by x + 15
8(x + 15)