Writing Expressions and Equations
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
Key words Equal Sign: is, are, was, were, will be, gives, yields, sold for, equals
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 times less than a number b 5.a number x divided by 4 6.the total of a number t and decreased by a number k
Translating Verbal Sentences Underline the key words and write an equation increased by a number is The difference of twice a number and 3 equals The product of 2 and a number is is equal to twice the sum of a number and 2
Writing an Algebraic Expression
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.