Question

Write a realistic problem situation that can be represented with the expression 3x+5 where x represents the number of players on a team

Answer 1

x = number of players on a team

Let's say we're talking about basketball. If each player makes a three-pointer (exactly one per player), then those players will earn 3x points overall. Now let's say the team already has 5 points to start with.

This would mean 3x+5 represents the current number of points.