Translating Algebraic Word Problems

What is the expression for "six less than y"

• 6- y
• 6 < y
• y - 6

Translate this sentence into an equation.
72 is the product of 8 and a Steve's age.
Use the variable h to represent Steve's age.

• 72 = 8 + h
• 72 = 8h
• 72 = 8 - h
• 72 = 8/h

Twice a number is 24.

• 2n = 24
• 2/n = 24
• 2 + n = 24
• 2 - n = 24

Translate the statement into an equation:
Five less than a number is 6

• n - 5 = 6
• 5 - n = 6

Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression.
24 more than Vivian's test score. 
Use d to represent Vivian's test score.

• 24d
• d - 24
• d + 24
• d/24

"QUOTIENT" indicates what operation?

• Subtraction
• Addition
• Multiplication
• Division

x - 62 = 123
How should you show your work to isolate the variable and solve the equation?

• Add 62 to each side. 
• Subtract 62 from each side.
• Multiply each side by 62.
• Add 123 to each side.

Solve the equation below:

• k = 152
• k = 176
• k = 5
• k = 27

Do you multiply or add when you find the perimeter?

• Multiply
• Add

If I wanted to place a fence around my backyard to keep my dog from running away, I would be looking at?

• Perimeter
• Area