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Which would the phrase "five more than a number" look like as a variable expression?

User Dr Y Wit
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Your answer should be x+5,
If we plug in any number for x, the expression says to add 5 more.
So, x+5 would work best.
User Brad Reed
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A number X plus five more. x+5
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