Real World Algebraic Problems

Translate this into an algebraic expression: Five times Mike's age increased by 9

• 5 (x + 9)

• 9x + 5

• 9(5 + x)

• 5x + 9

If I have more 15 Pokemon cards than Austin, which expression shows how many I have?

• x - 15

• 15x

• x + 15

• 15/x

Translate this into an algebraic expression: Amount you have spent if you buy a shirt for Php50.00 and jeans for x pesos

• 50 - x

• x - 50

• 50 + x

• 50x

• 21 more friends than expected at the party

• 21 pesos per hour

• 21 more horses in the pasture

• 21 baloons were popped at the party

• d - 37 = 5

• d - 5 = 37

• d + 5 = 37

• d + 37 = 5

Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression: 24 more than Vivian's test score

• 24d

• d + 24

• d - 24

Translate this sentence into an algebraic equation: 72 is the product of 8 and a Steve's age.

• 72 = 8 + h

• 72 = 8 - h 

• 72 = 8h

Translate this into an algebraic expression: Sarah had 10 cookies then she ate some

• 10 + n

• 10 - n

• 10n

Translate this into an algebraic expression: Carlos had 8 cupcakes then he baked some more

• c - 8

• 8 + c

• 8 - c

• c + m

Which choice models the situation? Roblyn had some video games, then bought 4 more. Now she has a total of 10 games.

• v - 4 = 10

• v + 4 = 10

• 4v = 10