Question

Select the statement that correctly describes the expression below.

(2.+ 5)2
A. the sum of the square of 2 times x and 5
B. the square of the sum of 2 times x and 5
c. the sum of 2 times x and the square of 5
D. the square of 2 times the addition of x and 5

Answer 1

option B. the square of the sum of 2 times x and 5

Explanation:

we have

`(2x+5)^(2)`

we know that

The algebraic expression
`(2x)` is equal to the phrase " Two times x" (the number two multiplied by x)

The algebraic expression
`(2x+5)` is equal to the phrase " The sum of two times x and 5" (the number two multiplied by x plus the number 5)

The algebraic expression
`(2x+5)^(2)` is equal to the phrase " The square of the sum of two times x and 5"