Translating Algebraic Expressions into Word Problems

The video tutorial explains how to identify and use keywords for mathematical operations in word problems. It covers addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, providing examples for each. The tutorial also discusses how to translate algebraic expressions into words using these keywords. A chart of keywords is mentioned as a resource for further learning.

Which keywords indicate addition in a word problem?

• increased by

• quotient

• less than

• product of

What operation should be used if the keyword 'difference' is present?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

If a problem mentions 'times' or 'product of', which operation is being referred to?

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

Tags

CCSS.4.OA.A.2

How would you express 'the sum of Y added to 8' in algebraic terms?

• 8 + Y

• Y - 8

• 8 * Y

• Y / 8

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

What is the algebraic expression for 'the product of nine and b'?

• 9 - b

• 9 + b

• 9 * b

• 9 / b

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

Which keyword indicates a subtraction operation?

• quotient

• difference

• product

• sum

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

How would you write '9 less than X' in algebraic terms?

• 9 - X

• X + 9

• X - 9

• 9 + X

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

What does the keyword 'sum' indicate in a word problem?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

How would you express 'the sum of five and eight times R' in algebraic terms?

• 5 + 8R

• 5 - 8R

• 5 * 8R

• 5 / 8R

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

What is the algebraic expression for 'the difference of 4y and 10'?

• 4y * 10

• 4y - 10

• 4y + 10

• 4y / 10

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.A.2A