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Words to Algebra Translation

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Words to Algebra Translation

Secret agent with mathematical codes

🔍 Part 1: Code Breaking Translations

Instructions: Translate each word phrase into an algebraic expression. Use x to represent the unknown number.

1. Five more than a number
2. Three times a number
3. A number decreased by seven
4. The product of six and a number
5. Eight less than a number
6. A number divided by four

🕵️ Part 2: Secret Agent Messages

Instructions: Choose the correct algebraic expression for each coded message.

7. The spy doubled a number, then added nine.

2x + 9

2 + x + 9

2(x + 9)

x + 2 + 9

8. The code says to take half of a number and subtract five.

x/2 - 5

2x - 5

x - 5/2

(x - 5)/2

9. The message reads: "Four times a number, increased by twelve."

4x + 12

4 + x + 12

4(x + 12)

x + 4 × 12

🔐 Part 3: Create Your Own Code

10. Write a word phrase for the expression: 3x - 7
11. Create your own secret message using words, then translate it into an algebraic expression.

Secret Message: ________________________________

Algebraic Expression: ________________________________

12. Fill in the blanks to complete the translation:

"Ten more than twice a number" = _______ × _______ + _______

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