Translating One Step Equations and Expressions

Translate the statement below into an expression or equation:

I spent $15 of my money, m, and now have $35.

Translate the statement below into an expression or equation:

Six less than a number, c, is equal to -11

• $125 is amount of money, m, increased by $55

• Increasing money, m, by $125 is $55

• Spending $55 from my money, m, is $125

• $125 is $55 less than my amount of money, m

Translate the statement below into an expression or equation:

Triple a number, x, yields nine.

Translate the statement below into an expression or equation:

Three more than a number, y.

Which verbal situation matches the expression below?

• Marco's salary, s, decreased is equal to $125.

• Marco's salary, s, decreased by $125.

• Marco's salary, s, increased by $125.

• Marco's salary, s, increased is the same as $125.

Write an expression or equation for the verbal statement below:

Sarah's age, a, decreased by 2 years.

Translate the statement below into an expression or equation:

5 more than a number, x.

Translate the statement below into an expression or equation:

One-Third as many books, b, is the same as 27.

Translate the statement below into an expression or equation:
15 less than the highest grade, g, is 72.