SOLUTION: Let x represent the number and then write an expression for the product. The square of 5 more than a number. I do not understand this. Please help. Thanks.

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Question 27667: Let x represent the number and then write an expression for the product.
The square of 5 more than a number.
I do not understand this. Please help.
Thanks.
Answer by bmauger(101) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"The square of 5 more than a number."
This "number" we traditionally call x. So 5 more than a number would be x+5. If you wanted to square it you would then write:
%28x%2B5%29%5E2 You can check to see if your equation is right by then trying a number, let's say 3.
"The square of 5 more than 3." Think: five more than three is 8. 8 Squared is 64.
%28x%2B5%29%5E2=%283%2B5%29%5E2=8%5E2=64 Check.