The algebraic expression has been translated to a word phrase that is ambiguous (unclear). Indicate why the translation is unclear and give a translation that is not ambiguous. 9x + 4 Translation: nine times x plus four
A. Mistake: could be translated as 9(x + 4)
Correct: nine times the sum of x and four
B. Mistake: could be translated as 9(x + 4)
Correct: nine times x increased by four
C. Mistake: could be translated as 9(x + 4)
Correct: four more than nine times x
D. Mistake: could be translated as 9 + 4x
Correct: nine times the sum of x and four
Answer: C
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