Translating algebraic expressions

Front

What is a 'quotient'?

Back

The answer to a division problem.

Front

Translate: Five less than y

Back

y - 5

Front

What does it mean to cut a number in half?

Back

To divide the number by 2.

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What does 'taking the difference' of two numbers mean?

Back

To subtract one number from another.

Front

Translate: The sum of 6 and x

Back

x + 6

Front

What is the operation used to find the sum?

Back

Addition.

Front

What is the operation used to find the difference?

Back

Subtraction.

Front

If you have a number 'n' and you add 3, what is the expression?

Back

n + 3

Front

If you have a number 'm' and you subtract 4, what is the expression?

Back

m - 4

Front

What is the expression for 'twice a number x'?

Back

2x