An algebraic expression is: a group of terms that are separated by a + or – sign. Examples:
Throughout this year, you will hear many words that mean addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Complete the table with as many as you know.
Here are some phrases you may have listed. The terms with Here are some phrases you may have listed. The terms with * are ones that are often used.
Write an algebraic expression for 1) m increased by 5. 2) 7 times the product of x and t. 7xt or 7(x)(t) or 7 • x • t
3) 11 less than 4 times a number. 4) two more than 6 times a number. 6n + 2 5) the quotient of a number and 12.
Which of the following expressions represents 7 times a number decreased by 13? Answer Now
Which one of the following expressions represents 28 less than three times a number? Answer Now
Write a verbal expression for: 1) 8 + a. The sum of 8 and a 2) The ratio of m to r Do you have a different way of writing these?
Which of the following verbal expressions represents 2x + 9? 9 increased by twice a number a number increased by nine twice a number decreased by 9 9 less than twice a number Answer Now
Which of the following expressions represents the sum of 16 and five times a number? Answer Now
Which of the following verbal expressions represents x2 + 2x? the sum of a number squared and twice a number the sum of a number and twice the number twice a number less than the number squared the sum of a number and twice the number squared Answer Now
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