Translating Algebraic Expressions

​ (a)   means that we will add.

• Sum
• Difference
• Product
• Quotient

​​ (a)   means that we will subtract.

• Difference
• Product
• Quotient
• Sum

​ ​ (a)   means that we will multiply.

• Product
• Difference
• Quotient
• Sum

​ ​ ​ (a)   means that we will divide.

• Quotient
• Difference
• Sum
• Product

Choose the algebraic expression that best fits the following situation: In a video game, a player starts with 20 points and a point is subtracted for every hit they take.

Choose the algebraic expression that best fits the following situation: Marissa's allowance is increased by $10.

Answer explanation

Marissa's allowance (a) is increased (+) by $10 (10).

Choose the algebraic expression that best fits the following situation: Frankie earns $5 for every survey he completes.

Janae will split the pieces of cake among her 7 guests.

9 less than a number

A number subtracted from 11