Question
Which of the following algebraic equations could represent the sentence, "The product of a number and five is 11"?
x - 5 = 11
5 x = 11
x + 5 = 11
x/5 = 11
x - 5 = 11
5 x = 11
x + 5 = 11
x/5 = 11
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The sentence "The product of a number and five is 11" can be expressed algebraically as:
\( 5x = 11 \)
Here, \( x \) represents the unknown number, and 5 is multiplied by that number to give a product of 11.
The correct choice from the given options is:
**5x = 11**
\( 5x = 11 \)
Here, \( x \) represents the unknown number, and 5 is multiplied by that number to give a product of 11.
The correct choice from the given options is:
**5x = 11**