triple the sum of 36 and 6 then add 4 Take this algebraic expression in parts: The sum of 36 and 6: 36 + 6 Triple the sum means we multiply the sum by 3: 3(36 + 6) Then add 4: 3(36 + 6) + 4 If the problem asks you to simplify the algebraic expression, we have: 3(42) + 4 126 + 4 130
