Translating Verbal Phrases into Algebraic Expressions

This video tutorial introduces pre-algebra students to translating verbal phrases into algebraic expressions and equations. It covers the basics of translation, focusing on addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The tutorial explains how to identify and use variables, and provides practical examples to help students understand the process. It also discusses the importance of parentheses in equations and offers tips on choosing variables. The video concludes with a secret word activity to ensure students are engaging with the content.

What does the phrase 'a number increased by five' translate to in algebraic form?

• 5 * n

• n - 5

• 5 - n

• n + 5

How would you translate 'three less than a number' into an algebraic expression?

• 3 - n

• n + 3

• n - 3

• 3 + n

Which of the following phrases indicates subtraction?

• Product

• Quotient

• Sum

• Difference

How would you write 'the product of a number and 11' in algebraic form?

• n - 11

• 11n

• n + 11

• n/11

What does the word 'quotient' refer to in algebraic terms?

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

Which word can indicate both multiplication and division depending on the context?

• Sum

• Product

• Per

• Difference

What does the word 'is' translate to in algebraic equations?

• *

• =

• +

• -

How would you write 'three times the sum of a number and six' in algebraic form?

• 3(n + 6)

• 3 + n + 6

• 3n + 6

• n + 6 * 3

Translate 'eight less than three times a number' into an algebraic expression.

• 8 + 3n

• 3n - 8

• 8 - 3n

• 3n + 8

What is the algebraic translation of 'the square of a number decreased by seven'?

• n^2 + 7

• n^2 - 7

• 7 - n^2

• 7 + n^2