Which represents this word phrase? Five more than the product of x and 6 A. ( x + 6) + 5 B. 5x + 6 C. 5(x+6) D. 6x + 5

Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Given the phrase:

Five more than the product of x and 6

Determine the equivalent equation.

Solution:

The given phrase can be written in an equation as.

5(x + 6)

Since we are asked for the product of 5 and the sum of a number and 6, we then multiply 5 to the parenthesis enclosing x plus 6.

Final answer:
C. 5(x+6)