Question

If 5 is added to three times the product of two numbers $m$ and $n$, then the expression will be _______.

• A. $5+mn$
• B. $5+3mn$
• C. $m+3n+5$
• D. $(mn+5)\times 3$

Answer 1

The correct option is B

$5+3mn$

An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can contain ordinary numbers, variables $\left(likexory\right)$ and operators. According to the given question,
Three times the product of two numbers $m$ and $n$ is $3mn.$
5 is added to three times the product of two numbers $m$ and $n.$
The equation that represents this statement is $5+3mn.$