Translating Phrases into Algebraic Expressions and Equations

This video tutorial reviews translating phrases into algebraic expressions and equations. It covers common phrases related to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and explains how to interpret and convert them into algebraic forms. The tutorial also includes examples of solving complex problems by setting up and solving linear equations in one variable.

What does the phrase 'more than' indicate in an algebraic expression?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

How would you represent '11 more than a number' using a variable?

• 11 - x

• x + 11

• 11 / x

• x * 11

If a number is increased by 7, the result is 19. What is the number?

• 12

• 10

• 13

• 11

What does the phrase 'less than' indicate in an algebraic expression?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

How would you represent '14 less than a number' using a variable?

• 14 - x

• 14 + x

• x - 14

• x + 14

What does the phrase 'times' indicate in an algebraic expression?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

How would you represent '19 times a number' using a variable?

• 19 / x

• 19 - x

• 19 + x

• 19 * x

If a number is multiplied by 19, the result is -266. What is the number?

• -13

• -12

• -14

• -15

What does the phrase 'divided by' indicate in an algebraic expression?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

How would you represent 'a number divided by 3' using a variable?

• 3 / x

• x / 3

• x + 3

• x * 3