Question

How do you write the phrase as an algebraic expression: the product of 8 and 12?

Answer 1

`8(12)` or `8 xx 12`

Explanation:

product is the term for the result of a multiplication operation.

so the product of 8 and 12 is a multiplication problem, which can be expressed by using parenthesis or the multiplication sign. Hence:

`8(12)` or

`8 xx 12`