Question

Are 5x and x+5 equivalent expressions?

Answer 1

No.

Explanation:

5x represents the product of 5 and an unknown number (x).

5x can also be written as 5 * x.

x + 5 represents the sum of 5 and an unknown number (x).

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Answer 2

No,

5x means 5 is being multiplied by a number (x)

x+5 means that’s a number (x) is being added to 5

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