A variable is a letter to represent an unknown number.
1. x+3
Since we don't know how much his brother ate, we put a variable for it. It doesn't have to be x, it can be b or t or any other letter.
And since it's 3 more, it's adding.
So, variable (x) + 3
Define a variable. Then write each phrase as an algebraic expression.
1.Three more pancakes than his brother ate.
explain why is this the answer
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(x)+3
Three more pancakes than his brother ate
This was helpful with my homework. So thanks.
I think this is the answer because I worked it out.