Question

The English phrase "more than" corresponds to which mathematical meaning?

Options

• Multiplication, \(\times\)

• Equals sign, \(=\)

• Addition, \(+\)

• Subtraction, \(-\)

Answer 1

"More than" signals an increase in the quantity, so the translation is addition, \(+\). For example, 5 more than \(x\) is written \(x + 5\).