Translating Expressions

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What does 'decreased by' mean in mathematical terms?

Back

It means to SUBTRACT.

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Write a verbal expression for: 2a + 6

Back

6 more than the product of 2 times a.

Front

How do you express '10 separated into x parts' mathematically?

Back

10/x.

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What is the expression for 'a number divided by six'?

Back

y/6.

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How do you express 'Take 9 away from s' in mathematical terms?

Back

s - 9.

Front

What does 'increased by' mean in mathematical terms?

Back

It means to ADD.

Front

Write a verbal expression for: 3b - 4

Back

4 less than the product of 3 times b.

Front

How do you express '15 divided by y' mathematically?

Back

15/y.

Front

What is the expression for 'the sum of a and 5'?

Back

a + 5.

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How do you express 'twice a number' mathematically?

Back

2n.