4. Which statement below represents this equation: 3x + 5 = 25

A. the sum of three and x increased by five is twenty-five
B. the product of three x and 5 is twenty-five
C. three times a number x increased by five is twenty-five

Question

4. Which statement below represents this equation: 3x + 5 = 25 


A. 	the sum of three and x increased by five is twenty-five 
B. 	the product of three x and 5 is twenty-five 
C. 	three times a number x increased by five is twenty-five

anonymous · Answer

aint this A

mathmale · Answer

Please explain your reasoning and show how you arrived at this conclusion.  Hint:  I wouldn't choose A myself!