Translating Algebraic Expressions

Translate: five times the sum of a number and four

Taking the difference of two numbers means that we should ________?

• Combine
• Add
• Subtract
• Compare

What is the answer to a multiplication problem called?
(a)  

• Product

• Difference

• Sum

• Quotient

What is the answer to an addition problem called?

• difference
• number
• sum
• equal

A "quotient" is the answer to what type of math problem?

• Addition
• Division
• Exponential
• Inequality

Five times Mike's age, increased by nine

• 5(x+9)
• 9(5+x)
• 9x+5
• 5x+9

Choose the algebraic expression that best fits the following situation: Marissa's allowance is increased by $10.

Answer explanation

Marissa's allowance (a) is increased (+) by $10 (10).

Janae will split the pieces of cake among her 7 guests.

One-sixth of z is added to 6

• 1/6+6z

• 1/6z+6

• 1/6+z+6

• 1/6z6

Take away 6 from 9 times h

• 9h-6

• 6-9h

• 9-6h

• 6h-9