1. Writing Expressions and Equations

2. Translating phrases and sentences To translate verbal phrases and sentences into expressions and equations, look for KEY WORD Order is important in subtraction and division expressions

3. Key words Equal Sign: is, are, was, were, will be, gives, yields, sold for, equals

4. Translating Verbal Phrases Underline the key word and write the expression 1.the quotient of 3 and a number z 2.the sum of 18 and 35 3.6 times 50 4.25 less than a number b 5.a number x divided by 4 6.the total of a number t and 11 7.100 decreased by a number k

5. Translating Verbal Sentences Underline the key words and write an equation. 8. 16 increased by a number is 27 9. The difference of twice a number and 3 equals -4 10. The product of 2 and a number is 36 11. -3 is equal to twice the sum of a number and 2

6. Writing an Algebraic Expression

7. Real Life Application 12. While hiking, you descend 2000 feet from the start of a trail to an elevation of 5200 feet. Write an equation to find the elevation at the start of the trail.