Writing Algebraic Expressions

Write a two-step expression for: 5 more than twice a number.

• 2x + 5

• 3x + 5

• 5x + 2

• 2x - 5

Translate the phrase '7 less than a number' into an algebraic expression.

• x - 7

• x + 7

• 7 - x

• 7 times a number

Create a two-step expression for: 3 times a number decreased by 4.

• 3x - 4

• 3x + 4

• 3 - 4x

• 4x - 3

Express the statement 'the sum of a number and 10' as an algebraic expression.

• x + 10

• x - 10

• x * 10

• 10 - x

Write an expression for: 12 divided by a number increased by 5.

• 12 / (5 - x)

• (12 + 5) / x

• 12 / (x + 5)

• 12 / x + 5

Formulate a two-step expression for: 8 added to the product of a number and 6.

• 6 + 8x

• 8x + 6

• 8 * 6 + x

• 8 + 6x

Translate 'the difference between a number and 15' into an algebraic expression.

• x + 15

• x - 15

• x / 15

• 15 - x

Write a two-step expression for: 4 times a number plus 9.

• 4 + 9x

• 4x - 9

• 2(4x) + 9

• 4x + 9

Express 'twice a number decreased by 3' as an algebraic expression.

• x - 3

• 3x - 3

• 2x - 3

• 2x + 3

Create a two-step expression for: 10 less than the product of a number and 2.

• 10x - 2

• 2x + 10

• 2x - 10

• x * 2 - 10