Which of the following verbal expressions represents the algebraic expression X/2+5?

A.half of five more than a number

B.twice a number and five

C.five more than half a number

D.half of five less than a number

Question

Which of the following verbal expressions represents the algebraic expression X/2+5?

 

A.half of five more than a number

B.twice a number and five

C.five more than half a number

D.half of five less than a number

anonymous · Answer

C.  by inspection.
5 more than x is x+5 or 5+x.