Translate Words to Math Expressions

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression: "The sum of a number and seven."

Answer explanation

The phrase "The sum of a number and seven" indicates that we need to add seven to a variable representing the number. Thus, the correct algebraic expression is x + 7.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression: "Twice a number decreased by three."

Answer explanation

The phrase "Twice a number" translates to "2x". "Decreased by three" means we subtract 3. Therefore, the complete expression is "2x - 3", which corresponds to the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression: "The product of a number and five."

Answer explanation

The phrase "The product of a number and five" indicates multiplication. If we let the number be represented by 'x', the expression becomes '5x', which is the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression: "A number divided by four."

Answer explanation

The phrase 'A number divided by four' translates to the algebraic expression \( \frac{x}{4} \), where \( x \) represents the number. This matches the correct answer choice.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression: "Three more than the product of a number and two."

Answer explanation

The phrase "the product of a number and two" translates to 2x. Adding "three more than" means we add 3 to this product, resulting in the expression 2x + 3, which is the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression: "The difference between a number and nine."

Answer explanation

The phrase "The difference between a number and nine" indicates subtraction. If we let the number be represented by x, the expression becomes x - 9, which is the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression: "Half of a number."

Answer explanation

The phrase 'Half of a number' means to take a number, represented as 'x', and divide it by 2. This is mathematically expressed as \( \frac{x}{2} \), making it the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression: "The quotient of a number and six."

Answer explanation

The phrase 'the quotient of a number and six' means to divide the number (represented as x) by six. This is expressed as \frac{x}{6}, making it the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

What does "product" mean?

• Multiply
• Divide
• Add
• Subract

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.A.1

What does "difference" mean?

• add
• subtract 
• multiply
• divide

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.B.3