Translating Expressions and Equations

Front

The quotient of a number and -2

Back

x/-2

Front

Erik ran 3 less than 5 times the distance that Kerry, k, ran. Which expression represents how far Erik ran?

Back

5k - 3

Front

Four times the difference of a number and 7 is 32. Write the equation.

Back

4(x-7)=32

Front

Two times the sum of a number and 5 is 20. Write the equation.

Back

2(x+5)=20

Front

4 less than x. Write the expression.

Back

x - 4

Front

What does 'the difference of a number and 7' mean?

Back

It means to subtract 7 from that number, represented as (x - 7).

Front

What is the term for the result of dividing one number by another?

Back

Quotient.

Front

What does 'the sum of a number and 5' mean?

Back

It means to add 5 to that number, represented as (x + 5).

Front

What is the equation for 'three times a number is equal to 12'?

Back

3x = 12.

Front

What does 'less than' indicate in an expression?

Back

It indicates subtraction, where the first number is decreased by the second.