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Writing Algebraic Expressions

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Writing Algebraic Expressions

Algebraic expressions with variables and numbers

📝 Part 1: Translate Verbal Phrases into Algebraic Expressions

Instructions: Write an algebraic expression for each verbal phrase. Use the variable x to represent the unknown number.

1. Five more than a number
2. The product of 8 and a number
3. Three less than twice a number
4. A number divided by 6
5. Seven decreased by a number
6. The sum of a number and 12

🔍 Part 2: Identify Parts of Algebraic Expressions

Instructions: For each expression below, identify the variable, coefficient, and constant (if present). Write your answers in the spaces provided.

7. In the expression 4x + 9:

Variable: __________

Coefficient: __________

Constant: __________

8. In the expression 7y - 2:

Variable: __________

Coefficient: __________

Constant: __________

9. In the expression 3n:

Variable: __________

Coefficient: __________

Constant: __________

💭 Part 3: Create Your Own

10. Write a verbal phrase that could be translated into the expression x - 5:
11. Create your own verbal phrase and write the algebraic expression for it:

Verbal phrase: ________________________________________________

Algebraic expression: __________

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