Translating Algebraic Expressions

A number less than seventy-five is twenty-seven

• a - 75 = 27
• 75 - a = 27
• a ÷ 75 = 27
• 75 (a) = 27

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

Three increased by two times a number is at most thirty-two

• 3 + 2s ≤ 32

• 5s < 32

• 3 + 2s > 32

• 3 > 2s + 32

Which is the correct word expression for 3(x-6) ?

• 3 times X minus 6

• the product of three and the difference of X and 6

• the quotient of 3 and X less 6

• 3 decreased by X times the number 6

Translate the following:

2x - 8 ≤ 3

• Eight less than twice a number is less than or equal to 3

• A number squared less than eight is less than 3

• Twice a number less than eight is less than 3

• Eight less than a number squared is less than or equal to 3

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

CCSS.HSA.CED.A.3

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.1

Translate the following:

Triple a number, n, decreased by six is fourteen.

• 3n - 6 = 14

• 3n + 6 = 14

• 3(n - 6) = 14

• 3 + n - 6 = 14

Which should be placed on the blank line below to make an expression?

6 + f ______

• = 15

• - 15

• > 15

• ≤ 15

Express in algebraic terms the following:

The difference of seven and a number is more than the sum of twice the number and two.

• 7 - x + 2x + 2

• 7x = 2x + 2

• 7 - x > 2x + 2

• x - 7 < 2x

What is the correct term for the answer you get when you multiply?

• Product
• Quotient
• Sum
• Difference

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

Nine more than five times Mrs. Gentry's age

• 9>5g

• 5(9+g)

• 9g+5

• 5g+9

Kalia buys 5 items that cost d dollars each. She gives the cashier $60. Which expression represents the change she should receive?

• 60 − 5d

• 60 − d

• 60 + 5d

• 5d − 60

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A