Writing Algebraic Expressions from Statements

Write Expressions

Translate a word problem into a variable expression!

Expression

A mathematical phrase that contains numbers, variables, and operations.

It does not contain an equal sign. 

Multiple Select

Choose all the correct statements for 4x + 9

• 4 is the variable

• 4 is the coefficient

• 9 is the constant

• This is an equation

• x is the variable

Writing Expressions

• Verbal statements can be translated to algebraic expressions. It's like deciphering a secret message or translating from one language to another.

Multiple Choice

Which algebraic expression represents the verbal expression:

Eight more than a number

• n - 8

• $$8\cdot n$$

• $$8\div n$$

• n + 8

Multiple Choice

The difference between a number and 5

• n + 5

• n - 5

• $$5\cdot n$$

Multiple Choice

A number decreased by 3

• t + 3

• t - 3

• $$3\cdot t$$

Multiple Choice

Fourteen increased by b

• 14 - b

• $$14\cdot b$$

• 14 + b