Writing Expressions from Words Homework

Front

Three less than twice a number

Back

2x − 3

Front

A number more than 12

Back

12 + n

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4 less than x

Back

x − 4

Front

m plus the product of 6 and n

Back

m + 6n

Front

What does 'subtracted from' mean in expressions?

Back

It means to flip the terms around.

Front

What is the expression for 'twice a number'?

Back

2x

Front

What does 'less than' indicate in an expression?

Back

It indicates that the second number is subtracted from the first.

Front

How do you express 'the sum of a number and 5'?

Back

x + 5

Front

What is the expression for 'the product of 3 and a number'?

Back

3x

Front

What does 'more than' indicate in an expression?

Back

It indicates that a number is added to another.