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 the phrase: 'Divide 48 by 6, then add 50.'

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What does 'the product of x and sixteen' mean?

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Translate the phrase: '4 less than g.'

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What does '5 times the sum of a number and 2' mean?

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

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What is the difference between 'sum' and 'difference' in verbal phrases?

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'Sum' refers to addition, while 'difference' refers to subtraction.

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How do you represent 'the sum of x and 5' mathematically?

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What does 'the quotient of a number and 4' mean?

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Translate the phrase: 'The sum of twice a number and 10.'

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