Translating Equations Flashcard

Front

Translate the word equation 'The product of a number and 5 is 30' into an algebraic equation.

Back

5x = 30

Front

Translate the word equation 'Sixteen more than five times a number is fifty six.' into an algebraic equation.

Back

5x + 16 = 56

Front

Translate the word equation 'The product of a number and 7 is 42' into an algebraic equation.

Back

7x = 42

Front

Translate the word equation 'Five less than twice a number is thirty.' into an algebraic equation.

Back

2x - 5 = 30

Front

Translate the word equation 'Twice the sum of four times a number and ten is equal to seventy two.' into an algebraic equation.

Back

2(4x + 10) = 72

Front

What does 'product' mean in mathematical terms?

Back

The result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

Front

What does 'sum' mean in mathematical terms?

Back

The result of adding two or more numbers together.

Front

What does 'less than' indicate in an equation?

Back

It indicates subtraction from a number.

Front

What does 'more than' indicate in an equation?

Back

It indicates addition to a number.

Front

How do you represent 'a number' in algebra?

Back

By using a variable, commonly 'x'.