Question

The sum of five times a number and seven is equal to twelve.

A) 5n + 7 = 12
B) 5(n + 7) = 12
C) (5n)(7) = 12
D) 5+n + 7 = 12

Answer 1

The correct algebraic expression representing the sum of five times a number and seven being equal to twelve is A) 5n + 7 = 12.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question you are asking is a mathematical problem in which we need to find an algebraic expression that represents the given situation. The correct expression for the sum of five times a number and seven being equal to twelve is A) 5n + 7 = 12.

Let's break down the expression:

• 5n represents 'five times a number', where 'n' is the variable standing for the number.
• + 7 indicates that seven is being added to the product of five and the number (5n).
• = 12 demonstrates that the sum of 5n and 7 is twelve.

So, the correct answer which represents the sum as a mathematical expression is A) 5n + 7 = 12.