Which algebraic expression represents "the product of a number and five"?

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Micaela

4 May, 11:38

Which algebraic expression represents "the product of a number and five"?

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Lorelei Rasmussen · Answer 1

If we let x be the unknown number, then "the product of a number and 5" is x*5

the * symbol means multiply

"product" is the result of multiplication

x*5 is the same as 5*x or just 5x

Most likely your teacher or book will want 5x

Alexandria Cummings · Answer 2

If we let x be the unknown number, then "the product of a number and 5" is x*5

the * symbol means multiply

"product" is the result of multiplication

x*5 is the same as 5*x or just 5x