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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is the algebraic expression for the following word phrase: the sum of 5 and 2x? 7x 5 + 2 5x + 2x 5 + 2x

OpenStudy (lynfran):

sum means to ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sorry. I've been up since midnight doing homework. I'm confused by this simple question >.<

OpenStudy (lynfran):

sum mean to "add"

OpenStudy (lynfran):

example the sum of 4x and 5 is 4x+5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So....5 + 2x?

OpenStudy (lynfran):

correct

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks! :)

OpenStudy (lynfran):

welcome

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