Translating Verbal and Algebraic Expressions

What does the term 'sum' refer to in mathematical expressions?

• The result of a multiplication

• The result of a subtraction

• The result of an addition

• The result of a division

If you encounter 'decreased by' in a phrase, what operation does it imply?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

What is the correct algebraic expression for 'a number less than four'?

• n - 4

• 4 - n

• n + 4

• 4 + n

How would you write 'a number tripled and increased by five' in algebraic terms?

• n + 15

• 3n - 5

• 3n + 5

• 5n + 3

What does the algebraic expression '7n + 8' represent verbally?

• The sum of seven and a number, increased by eight

• The product of seven and a number, minus eight

• Eight times a number, plus seven

• Seven times a number, plus eight

How would you express 'six increased by the product of nine and a number' algebraically?

• 6 + 9n

• 9 + 6n

• 6n + 9

• 9n - 6

What does 'total' typically indicate in an equation?

• Equals

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

In the context of equations, what does 'is' usually represent?

• Subtraction

• Equals

• Multiplication

• Addition

What is the algebraic equivalent of 'the sum of 2 and a number equals 7'?

• 7 = n + 2

• 2n = 7

• 2 + n = 7

• n - 2 = 7

If 'a number tripled totals 9', what is the correct equation?

• 3n = 9

• n + 3 = 9

• n * 3 = 9

• 9n = 3