Verbal Math Translations

Translate: '5 less than 3 times a number'

• 3n - 5

• 5n - 3

• 3(n - 5)

• 5 - 3n

What does 'difference' mean in math?

• The result of adding two numbers together.

• The result of multiplying two numbers together.

• The result of subtracting one number from another.

• The result of dividing one number by another.

What does 'less than' indicate in a mathematical expression?

• Indicates addition and shows that one quantity is larger than another.

• Indicates subtraction and shows that one quantity is smaller than another.

• Indicates multiplication and shows that one quantity is equal to another.

• Indicates division and shows that one quantity is greater than another.

What is the correct translation for 'The sum of 7 and two times a number is 100'?

• 7 + 2n = 100

• 7 + n = 100

• 2n - 7 = 100

• 7 - 2n = 100

What does 'sum' mean in math?

• The result of subtracting two numbers.

• The result of multiplying two numbers.

• The result of adding two or more numbers together.

• The result of dividing two numbers.

What is verbal math translation?

• The process of converting a written mathematical statement or phrase into a mathematical expression or equation.

• A method of solving mathematical problems using only verbal descriptions.

• The technique of translating mathematical expressions into spoken language.

• A way to simplify complex mathematical equations into basic terms.

Identify the turn around phrase: 'less than'

• 'Less than' is a turn around phrase that indicates subtraction.

• 'Less than' is a turn around phrase that indicates addition.

• 'Less than' is a turn around phrase that indicates multiplication.

• 'Less than' is a turn around phrase that indicates division.

Translate: 'The product of a number and 5'

• 5n

• n + 5

• 5 + n

• 5/n

Translate: 'The sum of 7 and two times a number'

• 7 + 2n

• 2n + 7

• 7 + n

• 2 + 7n

Translate: 'The sum of 10 and a number'

• 10 + n

• 10 - n

• 10 * n

• 10 / n