Question

Question
Which phrase represents this expression?

6×(5+2)

Select each correct answer.

Responses

6 multiplied by the product of 5 and 2
6 multiplied by the product of 5 and 2

the total of 5 and 2 is multiplied by 6
the total of 5 and 2 is multiplied by 6

the product of 6 and the sum of 5 and 2
the product of 6 and the sum of 5 and 2

2 more than the product of 6 and 5

Answer 1

The expression \( 6 \times (5 + 2) \) can be interpreted as follows:

1. **The total of 5 and 2 is multiplied by 6.** - This correctly translates the expression as it states that you first find the total (sum) of 5 and 2, and then multiply that result by 6.

2. **The product of 6 and the sum of 5 and 2.** - This also accurately describes the expression, as it indicates you are calculating the product of 6 and the result of adding 5 and 2.

The other options provided do not accurately represent the expression:

- **6 multiplied by the product of 5 and 2.** - This implies that you would first multiply 5 and 2, and then multiply that result by 6, which is not what the original expression indicates.

- **2 more than the product of 6 and 5.** - This suggests an additional operation (adding 2) which does not reflect the original expression.

Therefore, the correct responses that represent the expression \( 6 \times (5 + 2) \) are:

- **The total of 5 and 2 is multiplied by 6.**
- **The product of 6 and the sum of 5 and 2.**