Translating Words to Mathematical Expressions

Translating Words to Mathematical Expressions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial covers the process of translating between mathematical expressions and equations and their corresponding verbal descriptions. It emphasizes that translations are not always exact due to language nuances. The tutorial provides multiple examples, such as 'the sum of four and d' and '2 times f equals 21', to illustrate how to convert between words and math. It also highlights potential ambiguities in translation and encourages understanding the context to ensure accurate interpretation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

Understanding geometry

Learning advanced calculus

Writing and translating expressions and equations

Solving complex equations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you express 'the sum of four and d' in mathematical terms?

4 * d

4 + d

4 - d

4 / d

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the equation '2 times f equals 21' represent?

f + 2 = 21

2f = 21

f / 2 = 21

f - 2 = 21

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can 'm minus seven' be expressed in words?

The sum of m and seven

The product of m and seven

The difference of m and seven

The division of m by seven

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How would you write '8 divided by x equals 21' in words?

8 divided by x equals 21

8 plus x equals 21

8 minus x equals 21

8 times x equals 21

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct order of operations for 'four times the sum of y and three'?

Multiply y by 3, then add 4

Add y and 3, then multiply by 4

Add 4 and y, then multiply by 3

Multiply 4 by y, then add 3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can 'the difference of nine times h and eight equals 10' be expressed?

9h * 8 = 10

9h + 8 = 10

9h / 8 = 10

9h - 8 = 10

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