Question

Which expression is the correct translation of the following word phrase?

"3 multiplied by the sum of a number and 5"
Answer choices:
A) 5X+3
B)3X+5
C)X+(3)(5)
D)3(X+5)

I think the answe is B ,but I think it could be A as well ,but I just need toconfirm if I'm correct or not.Thanks in advance:).

Answer 1

The correct translation of the word phrase '3 multiplied by the sum of a number and 5' is option D) 3(X+5).

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct translation of the word phrase '3 multiplied by the sum of a number and 5' is option D) 3(X+5).

In this expression, the number is represented by X. The sum of the number and 5 is represented by (X+5). Multiplying 3 by the sum gives us 3(X+5).

Answer 2

Hey, there!

The parentheses would make it multiplication
The word sum means add
A number was unknown, so we will label it as "x"

So, let's see what we're working with here!

If you chose "Option A" the question would be "five multiplied by a number and the sum of 3" (that doesn't give you the right answer"
For B. same thing with option A
For "Option C" its not asking you "a number with sum of three times five"

So, this leaves "Option D." as your answer because 3 is getting multiplied by the sum of some number and five

Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!

~MeIsKaitlyn:)