Question

The product of two numbers is 5 greater than their sum. One number is x, and the other number is 3. Which of the following equations could be used to me

X?

A. 3x = (x + 3) - 5
B. 3x = x+3 / 5
C. 3x = (1 – 3) – 5
D. 3x = (x + 3) + 5
E. 3x = (x – 3) + 5​

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is option D: 3x = (x + 3) + 5

Step-by-step explanation: The numbers are x and 3. The product of both numbers is expressed as x times 3, or 3x. The sum of both numbers is x + 3. If their product is five greater than their sum, then

Product = Sum + 5

That can be properly expressed as

3x = (x + 3) + 5