Question

Write the phrase as an expression. Then simplify the expression. 7 plus sum of a number x and 5

Answer 1

7+ (x+5)
You write it exactly how you say it.

Answer 2

7+(x+5) would be the answer because sum means addition and it says x and 5. then it says 7 plus that so you put 7. In reality you wouldn't need parenthesis, but if you want it to match the phrase, you can put it in parenthesis.