9.11 Assignment

Translate the given verbal expression to algebraic expression:

5 more than a number

• x/5

• 5x

• x + 5

• x - 5

Answer explanation

More than refers to addition. "A Number" refers to a variable.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

Translate the given verbal expression to algebraic expression:

three times a number minus eight

• 3 + 8 - 8

• 3n - 8

• 8 - 3n

• 3 x 8

Answer explanation

Times suggests multiplication. "A number" is represented by a variable. Minus suggests subtraction.

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

Translate the given verbal expression to algebraic expression:

The sum of b and four times c

• b + 4c

• 4c - b

• b + 4/c

• 4cb

Answer explanation

Sum refers to addition. Times refers to multiplication.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

Is "The sum of a number and 9" a verbal expression or an algebraic expression?

• Verbal

• Algebraic

Answer explanation

A verbal expression is is a mathematical statement that is expressed in words. An algebraic expression is an expression containing variables, operations and constants. Therefore, "the sum of a number and 9" is a verbal expression.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Is 2x-1 a verbal expression or an algebraic expression?

• Verbal Expression

• Algebraic Expression

Answer explanation

A verbal expression is is a mathematical statement that is expressed in words. An algebraic expression is an expression containing variables, operations and constants. Therefore, "2x-1" is an algebraic expression.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Is -9x a verbal expression or an algebraic expression?

• Verbal

• Algebraic

Answer explanation

A verbal expression is is a mathematical statement that is expressed in words. An algebraic expression is an expression containing variables, operations and constants. Therefore, "-9x" is an algebraic expression.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

Translate the given verbal expression to algebraic expression:

The sum of three and four-fifths of a number

• 3 - 4/5x

• 3 x 4/5x

• 3 + 45x

• 3 + 4/5x

Answer explanation

Sum refers to addition. "Of a number" refers to a variable and multiplication.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

Translate the given algebraic expression to verbal expression:

a - 3

• three minus a

• a plus three

• a minus three

• the quotient of a and 3

Answer explanation

Minus sign refers to subtraction.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

Translate the given algebraic expression to verbal expression:

4x + 2

• Four times a number plus two

• Four times a number minus two

• Twice the sum of four and a number

• The sum of four and a number.

Answer explanation

The + sign refers to addition. 4 is being multiplied by x. We know this because there is no operation symbol between 4 and x.

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

Translate the given algebraic expression to verbal expression:

7 + ½ y²

• the sum of 7 and one-half of x

• seven plus y squared

• seven plus one-half of y squared

• seven plus one-half of y cubed

Answer explanation

+ refers to addition. y is being squared because of the tiny two above the y.

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2