Translating into Algebraic Expressions

Translating Written Expressions into Algebraic Expressions

Objective

• I can translate a written expression into an algebraic expression.

Multiple Choice

Which letter is THE MOST COMMONLY USED letter for a variable?

• x

• j

• i

• v

Multiple Choice

A variable represents an unknown value.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What is used in algebraic translations to separate INDEPENDENT GROUPINGS?

• ^

• (parenthesis)

• /

• Kelly Clarkson

Let's remember!

• Your variables should follow what is given (if it is lowercase, then it must be lowercase).

  
  

• Be sure to look for the "SWITCH" words THAN, FROM, and (added/subtracted) TO. These indicate a switch of terms.

  
  

• Multiplication expressions do not have a sign. It should always be number first then variable attached. Example s multiplied to 9 is 9s

• If "to the power of," do not forget this expresses an exponential expression. Therefore you would use the raise to the power of symbol which is ^

  Example: a number y raised to the power of three is y^3

Let's Get Ready!