Question

Translate to an algebraic expression Use x and y for variables

The sum of three plus another number plus five times another number.

Answer 1

3+x+5y

Answer 2

it says it should be 3x+5y

Answer 3

not according to what you wrote.
"three plus another number" = 3 + x

Answer 4

that's what I thought but the teacher says no and I wrote it just like he had it. I am so confused

Answer 5

3 + x + 5y