Translating verbal phrases

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What is a verbal phrase in mathematics?

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A verbal phrase is a description of a mathematical expression using words, which can be translated into a mathematical equation or expression.

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Translate: 'Multiply 8 by the difference of 40 and 28.'

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8 x (40 - 28)

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Translate: 'Subtract 55 from 69, then divide by 2.'

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(69 - 55) ÷ 2

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Translate: '5 times the sum of a number and 2.'

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5(n + 2)

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Translate: '4 less than g.'

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g - 4

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Translate: 'Twice a number subtracted from five.'

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5 - 2x

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What does 'the difference of' indicate in a verbal phrase?

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It indicates subtraction between two numbers.

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What does 'the sum of' indicate in a verbal phrase?

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It indicates addition between two numbers.

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What does 'times' indicate in a verbal phrase?

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It indicates multiplication.

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What does 'less than' indicate in a verbal phrase?

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It indicates subtraction, where the first number is subtracted from the second.