Which are correct interpretations of the expression n+5

Question

? Check the three that apply.(3 points)
Responses

the sum of a number and 5
the sum of a number and 5

the total of a number and 5
the total of a number and 5

5 more than a number
5 more than a number

the difference of a number and 5
the difference of a number and 5

5 is greater than a number
5 is greater than a number

5 less than a number
5 less than a number

Answer 1

The correct interpretations of the expression \( n + 5 \) are:

1. the sum of a number and 5
2. the total of a number and 5
3. 5 more than a number

The incorrect interpretations are:

• the difference of a number and 5 (this would be expressed as \( n - 5 \))
• 5 is greater than a number (this does not represent the expression \( n + 5 \))
• 5 less than a number (this would be expressed as \( 5 - n \) or \( n - 5 \))

So, the three correct interpretations are the first three options listed above.