To interpret the expression you provided using grouping symbols, we should look at how the elements are organized in your original description. The expression appears to involve a product, and grouping symbols help clarify the intended operations.
If we were to rewrite what you've given to isolate the product more clearly, it may look like this:
- \(3(z + 4) \times 2 \times 8\)
- \(3(x + 4) \times 2\)
In the context of your question regarding which expression represents a product, we can see that both \(3(z + 4)\) and \(3(x + 4)\) are indeed products:
- The expression \(3(z + 4)\) shows that 3 is multiplied by the sum of \(z + 4\).
- The expression \(3(x + 4)\) shows that 3 is multiplied by the sum of \(x + 4\).
Thus, both expressions \(3(z + 4)\) and \(3(x + 4)\) represent products where 3 is a factor multiplying the expression inside the parentheses.
If you meant to ask which expression among those available you should select for clarity in representing a product, both could be correct based on context. If you have a specific expression in mind, you might want to clarify that for a more precise interpretation.
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