Question

Sort. Drag each statement to the matching expression.
5 more than 2 times a number
5 times a number decreased by 2
2 increased by 5 times a number
Twice a number increased by 7
2 more than 7 times a number
5x-2
2x+5
7x+2
2+5x
2x+7

Answer 1

Here is the sorting of each statement to its matching expression:

1. **5 more than 2 times a number** → **2x + 5**
2. **5 times a number decreased by 2** → **5x - 2**
3. **2 increased by 5 times a number** → **2 + 5x**
4. **Twice a number increased by 7** → **2x + 7**
5. **2 more than 7 times a number** → **7x + 2**