Translating Verbal Equations and Expressions

7 less than 20.

• 7+20

• 20−7

• 7−20

• 20+7

10 increased by 5.

• 10+5

• 10−5

• 10×5

• 10÷5

The product of 12 and a number

• 12×n

• 12+n

• 12÷n

• n−12

8 plus n.

• 8÷n

• 8−n

• 8+n

• 8×n

Translate the statement into an equation:
5 less than 3 times a number is 7

• 3n - 5 = 7

• 5 - 3n = 7

• 5n - 3 = 7

• 3 - 5n = 7

Translate the statement into an equation:
6 less than twice a number is 4

• 2n - 6 = 4

• 6 - 2n = 4

• 6n - 2 = 4

• 2 - 6n = 4

Translate this sentence into an equation. 72 is the product of 8 and Steve's age. Use the variable h to represent Steve's age.

• 72 = 8 + h

• 72 = 8h

• 72 = 8 - h

• 72 = 8/h

Translate the following problem into an algebraic expression: Five times a number decreased by 8 is equal to 27. What is the number?

• 10

• 20

• 7

• 15

Answer explanation

To translate the problem into an algebraic expression, let's represent the number as 'x'. The expression would be: 5x - 8 = 27. Solving for 'x', we find x = 7. Therefore, the correct choice is 7.

Which algebraic equation best represent the verbal sentence below?"Three increased by two times a number equals thirty-two"

Translate: Twice a number is 24.

• 2n = 24

• 2/n = 24

• 2 + n = 24

• 2 - n = 24