Question

Which of the following properly expresses the verbal
statement “The square root of a number, x, is 5 less than
the sum of the number and 2” ?
F. √ = 5 – (x + 2)
G. √ = (x + 2) – 5
H. x
2 – 5 = 2x
J. 5x
2 = 2x – 5
K. √ – 5 = (x + 2)

Answer 1

The Mathematical expression that express the given verbal statement is √x = (x + 2) - 5

Given:

The verbal statement “The square root of a number, x, is 5 less than

the sum of the number and 2”  

To find:

Which of the following properly expresses the verbal statement

Solution:

Given verbal statement is “The square root of a number 'x' is 5 less than the sum of the number and 2”  

Here square root of the number, x = √x  

Sum of the number and 2 = (x + 2)  

According to the Verbal statement,

The square root of the number 'x', √x is five less (-5) than the sum of the number and 2 i.e (x + 2)

=>  √x = (x + 2) - 5

Therefore,

The Mathematical expression that express the given verbal statement is √x = (x + 2) - 5

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