math_celebrity Administrator Staff member Jul 18, 2020 #1 If 2 times an integer x is increased by 5 2 times an integer x: 2x The phrase increased by means we add, so we add 5 to 2x: 2x + 5
If 2 times an integer x is increased by 5 2 times an integer x: 2x The phrase increased by means we add, so we add 5 to 2x: 2x + 5