Chapter 1 - Foundations for Algebra - 1-1 Variables and Expressions - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 7: 17

A good phrase would be: "The sum of 5 and q."

We are given the expression 5+q. These two things are being added, so we use the math term "the sum of" and list the two things we are adding, 5 and q. Thus, we say, "the sum of 5 and q."