Question

Write the algebraic expression for the following:

5 is added to three times the number $x.$

• A. $3x-5$
• B. $5x+3$
• C. $3x\times 5$
• D. $3x+5$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $3x+5$

Let us form the required expression by following the given steps one by one.

Step 1:
We start with the number $x$.

Step 2:
Three times $x$ $=3\times x=3x$

Step 3:
Add $\underset{–}{5}$ to the term obtained in step 2.
$\to 3x+\underset{–}{5}$

Thus, the required algebraic expression is $3x+5.$