Question

Mark the correct alternative in the following question:

The sum of a and b is multiplied by taking away 5 from their sum. The expression representing the statement is

(a) (a + b)(a + b $-$ 5) (b) (a + b)(5 $-$ a $-$ b) (c) (a + b)(5 $-$ a + b) (d) (a + b)(5 + a $-$ b)

Answer 1

As, the sum of a and b = (a + b)

So, the required expression representing the given statement = (a + b)(a + b $-$ 5)

Hence, the correct alternative is option (a).