Translating Verbal Expressions in Algebra

This video tutorial from Fill Korean TV Math Corner focuses on translating real-life verbal expressions and equations into algebraic expressions and vice versa. It explains the components of algebraic expressions, such as numbers, variables, and operation symbols, and how to recognize and translate word phrases into algebraic expressions. The video provides examples and practice problems to help viewers understand the process of converting verbal phrases into mathematical equations.

What is the main focus of translating verbal expressions in algebra?

• To convert numbers into words

• To express real-life situations using symbols

• To solve complex equations

• To memorize mathematical formulas

Which of the following is NOT a component of an algebraic expression?

• Graphs

• Operation symbols

• Variables

• Numbers

What does an equation always include?

• A plus sign

• An equal sign

• A subtraction sign

• A variable

Which word is associated with the addition operation in algebraic expressions?

• Divided by

• Product of

• Increased by

• Less than

How would you express 'three times a number increased by 6' in algebraic form?

• 6x + 3

• 3 + 6x

• x + 3 + 6

• 3x + 6

What is the algebraic expression for 'a number diminished by eleven'?

• x - 11

• 11x

• x + 11

• 11 - x

Translate 'increase the product of a number and four by five' into an equation.

• 5x - 4 = 25

• 4x - 5 = 25

• 5x + 4 = 25

• 4x + 5 = 25

How would you write 'thrice the sum of a number and eight' in algebraic terms?

• 3(x + 8)

• 3x + 8

• 3 + x + 8

• x + 3 + 8

What is the algebraic expression for 'four times a number divided by five'?

• 4x/5

• 5x/4

• 5/x + 4

• 4/x + 5

How do you express 'the quotient of ninety and a number is fifteen' as an equation?

• 90n = 15

• 15n = 90

• 90/n = 15

• n/90 = 15