1. Turning words into math

2. * u squared plus 3 * Identify the variable * Look at the words “squared” & “plus” * Think how can “squared” be notated * “plus” indicates addition so.. * Then put them altogether * u 2 + 3 u u2u2 + 3

3. * The product of 7 and y minus y cubed * Identify the variable * Look at the words “product”, “minus” & “cubed” * “product” indicates multiplication, since 7 and y are being multiplied they can be written side by side * Think how can “cubed” be notated * “minus” indicates subtraction so.. * Then put them altogether * 7y – y 3 y 7y y3y3