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Match correct mathematical expression with each phrase

2x-5
2(x-5)
5-2x
2x+5
2(x+5)

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Sure! Here are some mathematical expressions matched with common phrases they may represent:

  1. "Twice a number x decreased by 5" - Matches with 2x - 5.

  2. "Twice the quantity of x decreased by 5" - Matches with 2(x - 5).

  3. "5 decreased by twice a number x" - Matches with 5 - 2x.

  4. "Twice a number x increased by 5" - Matches with 2x + 5.

  5. "Twice the quantity of x increased by 5" - Matches with 2(x + 5).

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