Question

the answer to the problem as an algebraic expression.
the center city baseball team scored x+2 runs. the day before yesterday they scored x+5 runs. how
runs did they score in these two days?
7 runs
+7 runs
+5 runs
+10 runs

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the two scores

The scores are \( x + 2 \) and \( x + 5 \).

Step2: Add the two scores

To find the total runs, we add the two expressions: \( (x + 2) + (x + 5) \).

Step3: Combine like terms

Combine the \( x \) terms: \( x + x = 2x \). Combine the constant terms: \( 2 + 5 = 7 \). So the total is \( 2x + 7 \)? Wait, no, wait—wait, maybe I misread. Wait, the problem says "the Center City baseball team scored \( x + 2 \) runs. The day before yesterday they scored \( x + 5 \) runs. How many runs did they score in these two days?" Wait, maybe the first score is, say, yesterday? Wait, no, the problem is to add \( (x + 2) \) and \( (x + 5) \). Wait, \( (x + 2) + (x + 5) = x + x + 2 + 5 = 2x + 7 \)? But looking at the options, maybe there's a typo, but one of the options is \( 2x + 7 \)? Wait, the options shown: "7 runs", "x + 7 runs", "x + 5 runs", "x + 10 runs"? Wait, maybe I misread the first score. Wait, maybe it's "today they scored \( x + 2 \) runs, the day before yesterday \( x + 5 \)"? No, maybe the first term is \( x \) and the second is \( x + 5 \)? Wait, no, the user's image: let's re-express. Wait, maybe the two scores are \( x + 2 \) and \( x + 5 \), so adding them: \( (x + 2) + (x + 5) = 2x + 7 \)? But if one of the options is \( 2x + 7 \), that's the answer. Wait, but maybe the problem was supposed to have one score as \( x \) and the other \( x + 5 \)? No, the text says \( x + 2 \) and \( x + 5 \). So adding them: \( x + 2 + x + 5 = 2x + 7 \).

Answer:

\( 2x + 7 \) (assuming the correct option is the one with \( 2x + 7 \); if the options are as partially visible, like "7 runs" (no), "x + 7" (no), wait maybe I misread the first term. Wait, maybe the first score is \( x \) and the second \( x + 5 \)? No, the original text: "the Center City baseball team scored \( x + 2 \) runs. The day before yesterday they scored \( x + 5 \) runs." So adding \( (x + 2) + (x + 5) = 2x + 7 \). So the answer is \( 2x + 7 \) (if that's an option; from the visible options, maybe the second option is "x + 7"—no, wait, maybe a typo. Wait, maybe the first score is \( 2 \) and the second \( x + 5 \)? No, the problem says \( x + 2 \) and \( x + 5 \). So the correct algebraic expression is \( (x + 2) + (x + 5) = 2x + 7 \).