Translating Algebraic Expressions in Common Core Math

The video tutorial teaches students how to translate word problems into algebraic expressions. It covers key words associated with mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Through various examples, students learn to identify these key words and correctly form expressions. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of word order and specific terms like 'more than', 'half of', 'difference of', 'quotient of', and 'less than' in constructing accurate expressions.

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• Factoring polynomials

• Graphing functions

• Writing algebraic expressions

• Solving equations

Which color represents addition keywords?

• Purple

• Blue

• Green

• Orange

What does the keyword 'more than' indicate?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

How should 'eight more than a number X' be written?

• 8 - X

• 8 + X

• X + 8

• X - 8

What does the keyword 'half' usually mean?

• Multiplication

• Division by two

• Addition

• Subtraction

How can 'half of a number M' be written?

• M + 2

• 2 / M

• M * 2

• M / 2

What does the keyword 'difference' indicate?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

How should 'the difference of seven and a number N' be written?

• 7 + N

• N - 7

• 7 - N

• N + 7

What does the keyword 'quotient' indicate?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

How should 'seven less than twice a number K' be written?

• 2K + 7

• 2K - 7

• 7 + 2K

• 7 - 2K