Writing Algebraic Expressions for Word Phrases

The video tutorial explains how to write algebraic expressions from word phrases by identifying clue words for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It emphasizes the importance of order in subtraction and division, and reviews the commutative property of addition. Examples are provided to illustrate how to translate word phrases into algebraic expressions.

What is an algebraic expression and what does it contain?

Explain the commutative property of addition and provide an example.

What is the significance of the order of values in subtraction?

How do you write an algebraic expression for 'nine cards fewer than c cards'?

Describe how to write an expression for 'the quotient of P and 5'.