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Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression. Do not simplify. Use the variable names "x" or "y" to describe the unknowns.

the product of two numbers times 5

Not sure how to do this

User Mehreen
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Product of two numbers: x+y=?

The product in this case is "?"

The product is multiplied by 5.

we end up with "? * 5" or better yet " (x+y)5 "


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