Question

Translate the following into an algebraic expression:

5 more than a number
5x
x/5
x-5
x+5

Answer 1

D. x+5

Explanation:

The algebraic expression can be broken down into multiple parts. The "5 more than" can be represented as "+5", and "a number" can be represented as "x". Putting these together gives you the expression "x+5". And that matches the expression given in choice D.

Answer 2

5x

Explanation:

more than a number = multiple

5+x or 5x