Math Expressions to Words

6 more than a number

• x + 6

• x - 6

• 6 - x

• 6x

a number decreased by 4

• x - 4

• 4 - x

• x + 4

• 4x

Describe the equation by words: 2x+12 = 7x - 8

7 more than twice of a number is equal to 6 less than a number

• Two more than a number divided by 3 results in 6 minus the number

• Two over three more than a number is equal to 6 more than the number

• Two third more of a number results in 6 less than the number

The difference of a and b is equal to twice of a plus b

Write the following as a mathematical expression with one variable:

One-half of Adam’s age six years ago.

Write the quation to solve the question: One train travels 3 miles more than twice the distance another train travels. The total distance traveled by both trains is 800 miles.

Write an expression for the following.

nine less than h

Write an expression for the following.

a number subtracted from 98