What is the algebraic expression for the following word phrase: the product of 5 more than p and 7?

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blurbendy · Answer

They're trying to be sneaky, but the key is to notice the "more than".  This means you will be adding the product of.....

anonymous · Answer

of five??

anonymous · Answer

or seven

cwrw238 · Answer

5 more than p = p+5
the other part of the product is 7
(a produce is 2 entities multipiled together  - eg product of x and 5 is 5x)

cwrw238 · Answer

- thats my interpretation of what youve written

anonymous · Answer

so p+5+7 would be the answer?

cwrw238 · Answer

its a little ambiguous

anonymous · Answer

yes, it is -.- erm :/ but thanks though :)

cwrw238 · Answer

no - its p+5  times 7
- you put the p + 7 in parentheses   because you are multiplying 'all of it:-

= 7(p + 5)

cwrw238 · Answer

* the p+5 in parentheses

anonymous · Answer

Oh okay i see now, Thankyou like alot :D

cwrw238 · Answer

yw