Write as an expression: 5 more than a number

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The question

Question: write with math signs: 5 more than a number.

1 Change words to math

2 Put it in order

We start with a number, then add 5.

So we get n + 5.

3 Check

Let's check with a number.

Say the number is 10.

5 more than 10 is 15.

And 10 + 5 is 15 too.

So n + 5 is right!

Let's look back.

First: change words to math.

Then: put it in order.

Last: check.