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 variable given in the problem. Here, the variable is the number represented by \(A\).
2. Understand the phrase 'the sum of 17 and a number.' The word 'sum' means addition.
3. Translate the phrase into an algebraic expression by adding the constant 17 and the variable \(A\).
4. Write the expression as \(17 + A\) to represent the sum of 17 and the number \(A\).
5. Verify that the expression correctly matches the phrase by checking that it includes both 17 and \(A\) connected by addition.