Question

create an equivalent expression using the fewest number of terms.
v + v + v + v + v
options: 5v, v + 5, v⁵, v5

Explanation:

Step1: Count variable instances

Count the number of $v$ terms: there are 5 copies of $v$.

Step2: Rewrite as product

Combine like terms by multiplying the coefficient (number of $v$s) with the variable: $5 \times v = 5v$

Answer:

A. 5v