Writing Algebraic Expressions
Practice writing algebraic expressions from verbal phrases and real-world scenarios.
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Writing Algebraic Expressions
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Read each phrase carefully and write the corresponding algebraic expression. Use the variable 'x' unless another variable is specified.
1. Five more than a number:
2. A number decreased by seven:
3. The product of eight and a number:
4. The quotient of a number and four:
5. Ten less than twice a number:
6. Sarah has 'c' candies. She gets 12 more candies. Write an expression for the total number of candies Sarah has.
7. A book costs $15. You buy 'b' books. Write an expression for the total cost.
8. There are 24 hours in a day. Write an expression for the number of hours in 'd' days.
9. Which expression represents 'a number divided by three'?
x - 3
3x
x / 3
x + 3
10. Which phrase translates to the expression 2y + 5?
Five times two and a number
Five more than twice a number
Two times a number minus five
The sum of two and five times a number
11. The phrase 'three less than a number' can be written as 3 - x.
True
False
12. 'Six times a number increased by one' is represented by 6x + 1.
True
False