Translating Expressions Practice

Match the following phrases to the correct mathematical expression.

• n + 15

• 15 feet shorter than the height of the flagpole

• n - 15

• the sum of a number and 15

• 15n

• the product of a number and 15

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

Write the expression for "the quotient of a number and -4". Use x for your variable.

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

Match each term with the correct operation.

Groups:

(a) Addition

,

(b) Subtraction

,

(c) Multiplication

,

(d) Division

• less than

• Third

• Double

• of

• increased by

• subtracted from

• plus

• Quotient

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

Write the expression for "a number decreased by 10".

(use n for the variable)

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

Choose two that correcetly translate the expression below.

-8n

• The product of -8 and a number.

• -8 times a number

• 8 multiplied by a number

• 8 less than a number

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

46 less than a number

• 46 - n
• n - 46
• 46 + n

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

Which phrase can be used for the expression 9n. ​ (a)  

• $9 per student for lunch
• $9 more than you spent yesterday
• The price of lunch increased $9

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

"the sum of twice a number and 7"

• 2n - 7
• 2n + 7
• 2 + 7n

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

What is another way to say "the difference of a number and 4"?

• 4 minus a number

• 4 less than a number

• a number subtracted from 4

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

"The total cost of 10 candy bars if they all cost the same" could be represented by ​ (a)  

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A