Translating Math Language and Writing Variable Expressions

What is the first step in translating math language?

• Practicing calculations

• Learning math history

• Memorizing formulas

• Understanding math words

Which word is associated with subtraction?

• Difference

• Product

• Sum

• Quotient

How is multiplication commonly represented in algebra?

• Using a division sign

• Using a plus sign

• Using a dot or parentheses

• Using a subtraction sign

How would you express 'nine multiplied by X' in algebra?

• 9 + X

• 9/X

• 9X

• 9 - X

What does '10 less than C' translate to in algebraic terms?

• C + 10

• 10 - C

• C - 10

• 10 + C

How do you write 'add 4 and G, then divide by 7'?

• 4 + (G / 7)

• (4 + G) / 7

• 4 / (G + 7)

• 4 + G / 7

What does '8 less than the product of 3 and X' mean?

• 3 - 8X

• 8X - 3

• 8 - 3X

• 3X - 8

How do you express 'double the sum of F and 9'?

• 2(F + 9)

• F + 9 * 2

• 2F + 9

• F + 2 * 9

What does '3 times the quantity of a number and 12' translate to?

• 3 + (X + 12)

• 3(X + 12)

• 3X + 12

• 3 + X + 12

In algebra, what does the term 'quantity' usually imply?

• A variable

• A parenthesis

• A single number

• A constant