Translating into Algebraic expressions What words mean what?
Translating: Addition Plus Add Sum More than Increased by Can you think of others?
Addition: n + 5 a number plus 5 add 5 to a number The sum of a number and 5 5 more than a number A number increased by 5
Translating: Subtraction Minus Subtract Difference Less than Decreased by
Difference of a number and 11 Example: x - 11 A number minus 11 Subtract 11 from a number Difference of a number and 11 11 less than a number A number decreased by 11
Translating: Multiply Times multiplied product
Translate: 3m 3 times a number 3 multiplied by a number The product of 3 and a number
Translate: division A number divided by 7 7 divided into a number The quotient of a number and 7
Reflection How many other words can you think of that could be used in a word problem? Make a list for each operation.
Practice Complete the matching activity. Check answers with the teacher. Choose your homework assignment.