Translating Words into Algebraic Expressions

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols. For example, 3x + 5 is an algebraic expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Translate the phrase into an algebraic expression: '5 less than a number x.'

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x - 5

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What does 'sum' mean?

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Add

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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Translate the phrase into an algebraic expression: 'The total cost of 4 items that cost p dollars each.'

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4p

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

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What does 'difference' mean?

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Subtract

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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Translate the phrase into an algebraic expression: 'Twice the sum of a and b.'

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2(a + b)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

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What does 'quotient' mean?

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Divide

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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Translate the phrase into an algebraic expression: 'The product of 7 and a number y.'

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7y

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CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

CCSS.7.EE.A.2

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What does 'increased by' mean?

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Add

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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Translate the phrase into an algebraic expression: '3 times a number n decreased by 4.'

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3n - 4

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CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

CCSS.7.EE.A.2