Write the Sentence as an Equation

question 135

Multiple Choice

Write the sentence as an equation. Let the variable x represent the number.
-The product of 4 and a number increased by 5 is 32.

• A) 4(x + 5) = 32
• B) 4x + 5 = 32
• C) 20x = 32
• D) 4x - 5 = 32

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