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What this question is testing
Objective: Translating Words to Algebra
Prompt focus: Translate the sentence 'Five more than twice a number is 17' into an equation.
Why the correct answer works
2x + 5 = 17
Twice a number plus 5 equals 17: 2x + 5 = 17.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
Incorrect. 5x + 2 misorders the operations.
Plain-language takeaway
Twice a number is 2x. Five more than that is 2x + 5. Setting equal to 17 gives 2x + 5 = 17.
Simple analogy
Think of translating words to algebra like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.