Select the statement that correctly describes the expression below.

(2x+5) ^2

A.

the sum of 2 times x and the square of 5

B.

the sum of the square of 2 times x and 5

C.

the square of the sum of 2 times x and 5

D.

the square of 2 times the addition of x and 5

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Patricky

Mathematics

23 October, 07:50

Select the statement that correctly describes the expression below.

(2x+5) ^2

A.

the sum of 2 times x and the square of 5

B.

the sum of the square of 2 times x and 5

C.

the square of the sum of 2 times x and 5

D.

the square of 2 times the addition of x and 5

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Stephen Evans · Answer 1

Think about this, starting from x. Then start moving out the of the expression.

Thought process: There is a number x which is multiplied by two, added to five, and then squared.

We can match this with answer choice C.

Answer: C

Select the statement that correctly describes the expression below.(2x+5) ^2A.the sum of 2 times x and the square of 5B.the sum of the square of 2 times x and 5C.the square of the sum of 2 times x and 5D.the square of 2 times the addition of x and 5

Select the statement that correctly describes the expression below.

(2x+5) ^2

A.

the sum of 2 times x and the square of 5

B.

the sum of the square of 2 times x and 5

C.

the square of the sum of 2 times x and 5

D.

the square of 2 times the addition of x and 5