Understanding Math Language

Why is it important to translate math words into expressions and equations?

• To make math problems more complex

• To understand and solve math problems effectively

• To avoid using numbers

• To make math more interesting

Which words indicate that you should perform addition?

• Difference of

• Quotient of

• Product of

• Increased by

What does the word 'is' translate to in mathematical expressions?

• A plus sign

• An equal sign

• A division sign

• A multiplication sign

If you see the word 'triple' in a math problem, what operation should you perform?

• Add three

• Multiply by three

• Subtract three

• Divide by three

How can you translate the phrase 'half of' in a math problem?

• Subtract 2

• Add 2

• Divide by 2

• Multiply by 2