Algebraic Expressions

When translating the phrase "the sum of two numbers" into an algebraic expression, which operation do you use?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

What mathematical symbol represents "addition" in an algebraic expression?

• +

• -

• X

• ÷

What mathematical symbol represents "subtraction" in an algebraic expression?

• +

• -

• X

• ÷

Which of the following terms indicates addition?

• Added

• Diminished

• Less than

• Divided by

Which of the following terms indicates subtraction?

• Increased by

• Take away

• Double

• Product

What does the term "twice" mean?

• 2x

• 3x

• 4x

• 5x

Which of the following terms indicates multiplication?

• Of

• Half

• Divided by

• Less

Translate into an algebraic expression: The sum of 3 and a number

• 3 + x

• 3 - x

• 3 /x

• 3x

Translate into an algebraic expression: A number less than 6

• 6-x

• x-6

• x/6

• 6/x

"Sum", "Added", and "Plus" are commonly used in mathematics to denote the operation of_____.

• Addition (+)

• Subtraction (-)

• Multiplication (x)

• Division (÷)