Question

Write an algebraic expression to represent each verbal expression.

Five times the sum of 9 and a number

Short answer

The expression is $5\left(9+x\right)$.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1- Observe the provided statement

According to the statement the numbers are 5 and 9. Also there is an unknown number so consider that number be x. There is an addition.

– Use the observation

By using the observation form the expression.

$5\left(9+x\right)$

Step 3- Make the conclusion

As the obtained expression is completely matching with the provided statement so the expression $5\left(9+x\right)$ is the required expression.