Translating Algebraic Expressions

Translating Algebraic Expressions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial explains how to translate sentences into algebraic expressions or equations. It covers basic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and their respective symbols. The tutorial defines terms such as sum, difference, product, and quotient, and provides examples of translating sentences into algebraic expressions. It also addresses common mistakes students make and offers tips for accurate translation. The video concludes with examples of translating more complex sentences.

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11 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge students face when translating sentences into algebraic expressions?

Memorizing formulas

Solving the equation

Identifying the correct arithmetic operation

Understanding the context of the problem

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which symbol is commonly used for multiplication in algebraic expressions?

Forward Slash (/)

Plus (+)

Minus (-)

Dot (·) or Star (*)

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result called when you add two numbers together?

Difference

Quotient

Sum

Product

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'product' refer to in algebraic expressions?

The result of division

The result of addition

The result of subtraction

The result of multiplication

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a sentence states 'the sum of eight and a number', how would you express it algebraically?

8 - x

8 + x

8 * x

8 / x

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the expression '5 less than a number', which part comes first in the algebraic expression?

5

The number

The minus sign

The equal sign

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How would you express 'the quotient of a number and ten' in algebraic terms?

10 / x

x / 10

x + 10

10 - x

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