Translating Algebraic Expressions and Variables

What is a variable in algebra?

• A symbol representing numbers or values

• A fixed number

• A type of equation

• A mathematical operation

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Which of the following is an example of an algebraic expression?

• 3 + 4

• 3x + 4

• x = 3

• 4 - 2

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

What does the word 'from' indicate in an algebraic expression?

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

If 3 is subtracted from 10, what is the correct algebraic expression?

• 3 - 10

• 10 - 3

• 10 + 3

• 3 + 10

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

What does the word 'into' signify in an algebraic expression?

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

Translate the algebraic expression 'M + 5' into a verbal expression.

• The sum of M and 5

• M subtracted by 5

• M divided by 5

• The product of M and 5

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

What does 'D less than 7' translate to in algebraic terms?

• 7 + D

• D - 7

• D + 7

• 7 - D

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

What is the product of 8 and the cube of B?

• 8B^3

• 8 + B^3

• 8 - B^3

• 8 / B^3

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

How would you represent '1/2 times P minus 6' in algebraic form?

• P/2 - 6

• 1/2P - 6

• P/2 + 6

• 1/2P + 6

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

How would you write '4 times the sum of X and 3' in algebraic form?

• 4(X + 3)

• 4X + 3

• 4 + X + 3

• 4(X - 3)

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A