Select the verbal phrase that corresponds with the given expression.

5(x + y)

Five times the quantity x plus y

The sum of x and y to the fifth power

Five times x plus y

x plus five times y

Question

Select the verbal phrase that corresponds with the given expression. 

5(x + y)

 Five times the quantity x plus y

 The sum of x and y to the fifth power

 Five times x plus y

 x plus five times y

anonymous · Answer

Lemme see if I can illustrate what each of the options represents:

1. 5(x+y)
2. (x+y)^5
3. 5x + y
4. x + 5y

Note that whenever you hear the phrase "the quantity" you should always think parenthesis. Hope that helps!

charlotte123 · Answer

wow thanks :D so its gonna be Five times the quantity x plus y right? ^-^

anonymous · Answer

Indeed!

charlotte123 · Answer

lol thats my saying XD thanks for the help ^O^

anonymous · Answer

I was going to say "Right you are, Cotton" but I was afraid you wouldn't get the reference! Haha

charlotte123 · Answer

yeah ur right I wouldnt have got it XD good thing u said indeed :3 I must build up my vocabulary *facepalm* -.- one more question comin up :D