Choose the symbolic statement for the following verbal statement: Five times the sum of a number and two is thirty-five.
A)5(2x) = 35
B)5x + 2 = 35
C)5 × 2 + x = 35
D)5(x + 2) = 35

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The verbal statement implies that a number, let's say x, has to be added to 2 before multiplying it by 5 to get 35. This can be represented as 5(x + 2) = 35. Therefore, choice D is the correct symbolic statement.

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