Question

Which of the following best describes the algebraic expression 5(x+2) -3

Answer 1

You didn't give us any description, so I'll just make my own.

Three less than five times the sum of a number and two

Answer 2

Explanation:

given that,

Algebraic expression 5(x+2) -3

the best way to describe the number is that :-

The number is three less than the five times of the quantity of the number plus two.

when you see the quantity it refers to 'x+2'.

this is , the most appropriate representation of the algebraic expression.