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