Basic Translating Verbal Phrases and Substitutions

The difference of a number t and 2

• t + 2

• t - 2

• 2 - t

Write the words as an expression.

The Quotient of 48 and 6 increased by 50.

Twice a number

• x + 2

• 2x

• 2/x

​​ (a)   means that we will subtract.

• Difference

• Product

• Quotient

• Sum

​ ​ (a)   means that we will multiply.

• Product

• Difference

• Quotient

• Sum

​ ​ ​ (a)   means that we will divide.

• Quotient

• Difference

• Sum

• Product

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

A number increased by 2

5 - 2 =

• five plus two is 

• five minus two is

• five times 2 is

• five divided by two is

• five plus two is 

• five minus two is

• five times 2 is

• five divided by two is