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Which algebraic expression represents “the product of a number and five”?

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Answer:

5n

Explanation:

group of answer chances below

A. n - 5

B. 5n

C. 5 + n

D. 5/n

User Dmitriy Tarasevich
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If we let x be the unknown number, then "the product of a number and 5" is x*5

the * symbol means multiply

"product" is the result of multiplication

x*5 is the same as 5*x or just 5x

Most likely your teacher or book will want 5x
User Anthony Nash
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