Translating Mathematical Expressions

What are variables used to express in algebra?

• Operations

• Equations

• Numbers or values

• Functions

Which of the following is the most common variable in algebra?

• Z

• B

• A

• X

How would you write the algebraic expression 'M increased by 5'?

• 5 + M

• M - 5

• 5 - M

• M + 5

What does the term 'product' refer to in algebra?

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

How would you write 'D less than 7' in algebraic form?

• D + 7

• 7 + D

• 7 - D

• D - 7

What is the algebraic expression for 'the product of 2 and X'?

• 2 + X

• 2 - X

• 2 * X

• 2 / X

How would you write 'half of P minus 6' in algebraic form?

• 2P + 6

• P/2 - 6

• 2P - 6

• P/2 + 6

Which words indicate that you need to flip the expressions in an algebraic equation?

• Increased by

• Less than

• Multiplied by

• Divided by

What should you do when you see the word 'than' in a verbal expression?

• Flip the expressions

• Subtract the numbers

• Add the numbers

• Multiply the numbers

What is the purpose of the practice section in the lesson?

• To review previous lessons

• To practice converting verbal expressions to algebraic expressions

• To introduce new concepts

• To test knowledge on different subjects