Translating Verbal Expressions

Front

What does the phrase "a number" mean?

Back

Unknown (a variable)

Front

Are "subtracted from" and "less than" switch words?

Back

True

Front

Translate the expression: x^2 - 9

Back

nine less than a number squared

Front

What is the quotient of a and b?

Back

Front

Translate the expression: the quotient of the cube root of a number and two

Back

Front

What does the term "variable" refer to in algebra?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

Front

What is the meaning of "sum" in mathematical terms?

Back

The result of adding two or more numbers.

Front

Define "difference" in the context of mathematics.

Back

The result of subtracting one number from another.

Front

What does "product" mean in math?

Back

The result of multiplying two or more numbers.

Front

Explain the term "quotient" in mathematics.

Back

The result of dividing one number by another.