1. Translating into Algebraic expressions
What words mean what?

2. Why do we need to know this?
Sometimes you are given the words to solve a problem and you have to “translate” into math.
In Language B you translate:
Can you say:
What is your name? (French/Spanish)

3. Translating: Addition
Plus
Add
Sum
More than
Increased by
Can you think of others?

4. Example: n + 5 a number plus 5 add 5 to a number
The sum of a number and 5
5 more than a number
A number increased by 5

5. Translating: Subtraction
Minus
Subtract
Difference
Less than
Decreased by

6. Difference of a number and 11
Example: x - 11
A number minus 11
Subtract 11 from a number
Difference of a number and 11
11 less than a number
A number decreased by 11

7. Translating: Multiply
Times
Multiplied
Product
Double
Triple
Twice

8. Example: 3m 3 times a number 3 multiplied by a number
The product of 3 and a number
Triple a number

9. Translate: Division A number divided by 7 7 divided into a number
The quotient of a number and 7

10. Translate: Distributive
Three times the sum of a number and six
3(x + 3)
Five times the difference of a number and ten
5(x – 10)
The word quantity might also be used
Six times a quantity of a number plus two
6(x + 2)

11. Reflection
How many other words can you think of that could be used in a word problem?
Add any additional words to your lists.

12. Practice
Complete the class practice.
Check answers with the teacher.