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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'?

a

x - 3

b

3x

c

x / 3

d

x + 3

10. Which phrase translates to the expression 2y + 5?

a

Five times two and a number

b

Five more than twice a number

c

Two times a number minus five

d

The sum of two and five times a number

11. The phrase 'three less than a number' can be written as 3 - x.

T

True

F

False

12. 'Six times a number increased by one' is represented by 6x + 1.

T

True

F

False