Analyzing Expressions with Mathematical Terms

Translate the following expression: 12 less than a number cubed

• a³ - 12

• 12 - a³

• a² - 12

• 12 - a²

What operation does "8 more than x" represent?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

What operation does "4 fewer than 11" represent?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

What operation does "twice a number" represent?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

What does "6 squared" mean?

• 6 x 6

• 6 x 1

• 6 x 2

• 6 x 6 x 6

What does "9 cubed" mean?

• 9 x 9

• 9 x 3

• 9 x 9 x 9

• 9 x 1

Translate the following expression: 10 fewer than 15

• 10 - 15

• 15 - 10

• 10 + 15

• 15 + 10

Translate the following expression: the quotient of a number and 4

• 4 ÷ a

• a ÷ 4

• 4 x a

• a - 4

Translate the following expression: a number cut in half decreased by 3

• 2x - 3

• 2x + 3

• x ÷ 2 - 3

• x ÷ 3 - 2

Which operation does "the quotient of a number and 5" represent?

• Addtion

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division