How To Write Algebraic Expressions and Phrases

The video tutorial explains how to convert phrases into mathematical expressions, focusing on addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It highlights the importance of word order in subtraction and division, using examples to illustrate how phrases like 'more than' and 'fewer than' affect the order of numbers in expressions. The tutorial also provides tips on using symbols correctly in multiplication and division.

What is the correct algebraic expression for '12 more than a number X'?

• 12 - X

• X + 12

• 12 + X

• X - 12

How does the word 'than' affect the order of numbers in subtraction expressions?

• It does not affect the order

• It adds the numbers

• It reverses the order

• It multiplies the numbers

Which of the following is the correct expression for 'fewer than 35'?

• 35 - Y

• Y - 35

• Y + 35

• 35 + Y

What is the correct way to write the product of 9 and K?

• 9 / K

• 9 * K

• 9 - K

• 9 + K

In division expressions, what is crucial to remember about the order of numbers?

• The numbers should be multiplied

• The numbers should be added

• The order can be reversed

• The order must be followed exactly