Equations and Expressions Using Words

Emily's team scored 12 points in the first half of the game. At the end of the game her team had a total of 26 points. Which equation can be used to find p, the number of points her team scored in the second half of the game?

• 12 + 26 = p

• 12 - p = 26

• 12 + p = 26

Emily had $50. Then she worked 8 hours for $10 each hour. Which expression matches the words?

• 50 + (8 x 10)

• (50 + 8) x 10

• 50 + 8 + 10

The Wild Things Pet Store has 4 birdcages with 6 canaries in each cage. The pet store also has a birdcage with 8 parakeets. Which expression shows the number of birds in Wild Things Pet Store?

• (4 + 6) x 8

• (4 x 6) + 8

• 4 + (6 x 8)

• 4 x (6 + 8)

Which is the correct algebraic expression for the words:
15 miles less than David biked

• d + 15

• d - 15

• 15- d

• 15 + d

Write the algebraic expression 6 ( s + 7 ) in words

• Six times an unknown quantity plus seven

• six plus an unknown quantity plus seven

• Six times the sum of an unknown quantity and seven

• Sixdivided by unknown quantity and seven

The table shows Sandra's weekly earnings, y , based on the number of hours she works. Which equation can Sandra use to calculate her weekly earnings when she works x hours?

• y = 8x

• y = 5x + 40

• y = 10x

• y = 10x + 80

The table shows Sandra's weekly earnings, y , based on the number of hours she works. Which equation can Sandra use to calculate her weekly earnings when she works x hours?

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• y = 8x

• y = 5x + 40

• y = 10x

• y = 10x + 80

Which of the following word expressions matches the algebraic expression: (z + y)/4? (Check all correct answers)

• z plus y divided by 4

• the quotient of z and y divided by 4

• the quantity of z plus y divided by 4

• the sum of z and y divided by 4

How would you write the expression "2x" using words?

• The difference of 2 and x

• The sum of 2 and x

• The product of 2 and x

• The quotient of 2 and x

Which is the correct algebraic expression for the words:
one half the number of quarters Diane has

• 2d

• d - 2

• 2 / d

• d /2