6.EE.1.2a Writing Algebraic Expressions

6.EE.1.2a Writing Algebraic Expressions

I will be able to write algebraic expressions as phrases.

Solve the problem

A state park charges a

The sum of 7 and x

• Step 1: Identify key words

• Step 2: Translate the key words into operators

• Step 3: Write the expression

The quotient of z and 3

• Step 1: Identify key words

• Step 2: Translate the key words into operators

• Step 3: Write the expression

7n means 7 times n

We no longer use the x symbol for multiplication. It gets confusing with the letters.

Multiple Choice

Identify the product in the expression:

 $5+9y$  

• 5

• 9

•  $9y$  

•  $5+9y$  

Multiple Choice

Identify the product in the expression:

 $3e+8$  

• 8

• 3

•  $3e$  

•  $3e+8$  

Keywords that mean to put at the end

• "subtract from"

• "less than"

• "more than"

• "added to"

6 times the sum of y and 11

• Step 1: Identify the key words

• Step 2: Translate the key words into operators

• Step 3: Translate the phrase into an expression by reading from left to right.

4 less than the quantity of 8 times n.

• Step 1: Identify the key words

• Step 2: Translate the key words into operators

• Step 3: Translate the phrase into an expression by reading from left to right.