Let $A$ be the number. Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression.
the sum of $17$ and a number

• A. $17-A$
• B. $17A$
• C. $17+A$
• D. $\frac{17}{A}$

Answer: (C)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the key phrase: "the sum of 17 and a number." Here, "sum" means addition.
2. Recognize that the number is represented by the variable \(A\).
3. Write the expression for the sum as the addition of 17 and \(A\).
4. Express this algebraically as \(17 + A\).
5. This expression correctly represents "the sum of 17 and a number."