Translate the verbal expression into an equation and solve for x.-45 is the product of 5 and what number? 

A. -45 = 5x; x = -9
B. -45 = 5 + x; x = 50
C. -45 = 5 + x; x = -50
D. -45 = -9x; x = 5


Answer: A

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