Select the statement that correctly describes the expression below. (2.+ 5)2 a. the sum of the square of 2 times x and 5 b. the square of the sum of 2 times x and 5 c. the sum of 2 times x and the square of 5 d. the square of 2 times the addition of x and 5

option B. the square of the sum of 2 times x and 5

Step-by-step explanation:

we have

we know that

The algebraic expression is equal to the phrase " Two times x" (the number two multiplied by x)

The algebraic expression is equal to the phrase " The sum of two times x and 5" (the number two multiplied by x plus the number 5)

The algebraic expression is equal to the phrase " The square of the sum of two times x and 5"

the answer is c.

step-by-step explanation: