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Words to Algebra Translation
Use x to stand for an unknown number. Translate each phrase into an algebraic expression. Write multiplication clearly, for example, 3x.
Translate the phrases
1.Write an expression for a number increased by 8.
2.Write an expression for 5 multiplied by a number.
3.Write an expression for a number minus 11.
4.Write an expression for the product of 9 and a number.
5.Write an expression for 6 less than a number.
6.Write an expression for a number shared equally among 3 groups.
Choose the matching expression
Select one expression for each message.
7.A number is tripled, then 4 is added.
- 3x + 4
- 3(x + 4)
- x + 3 + 4
- 4x + 3
8.Subtract 7 from half of a number.
- x/2 - 7
- (x - 7)/2
- 2x - 7
- x - 7/2
9.A number multiplied by 5, then increased by 13.
- 5x + 13
- 5(x + 13)
- x + 5 + 13
- 13x + 5
Write and complete translations
10.Write a word phrase that represents 4x - 9.
11.Write a short word message for x + 12, then write the expression represented by your message.
12.Complete the translation: “Seven more than four times a number” = × + .
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