Write an expression for "8 times x."

Question

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Answer 1

8 times x is simply 8x

 

No different than saying 8 apples, 8 rocks, 

8 cars ....

 

If I have 8 apples and I add 4 apples then I

have 8 apples + 4 apples = 12 apples.

With a variable: 8a + 4a = 12a