Question

three times the sum of 2 and e.

1. 3(e+2)
2. 3e+2
3. 3(e-2)
4. 2e+3

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the phrase "the sum of 2 and e"

The sum of 2 and \( e \) is written as \( 2 + e \) (or \( e + 2 \) since addition is commutative).

Step2: Analyze "three times" the sum

"Three times" the sum means we multiply the sum (\( e + 2 \)) by 3. In algebraic notation, this is \( 3\times(e + 2) \), which is written as \( 3(e + 2) \).

Answer:

1. \( 3(e + 2) \)