2. Translate the verbal phrase into an algebraic expression. 1. Three less than twice a number. 2. Four more than the quotient of a number and 7.

3. Translate the verbal phrase into an algebraic expression. 3. Pip scored 50 more than half the product of Alice and Don’s scores. 4. Mr. Bretsch’s age is four less than twice John’s age. Write expressions for both ages using 1 variable.

4. The key steps in creating an algebraic model: 1. Write a Verbal Model. (make sense of the problem & form a plan.)

5. 1.Write a Verbal Model. (make sense of the problem & form a plan.) The key steps in creating an algebraic model: 2. Assign Labels. (Identify any known information & choose a variable to represent the unknown.)

6. The key steps in creating an algebraic model: 1.Write a Verbal Model. (make sense of the problem & form a plan.) 2.Assign Labels. (Identify any known information & choose a variable to represent the unknown.) 3. Write an Algebraic Model.

7. The key steps in creating an algebraic model: 1.Write a Verbal Model. (make sense of the problem & form a plan.) 2.Assign Labels. (Identify any known information & choose a variable to represent the unknown.) 3.Write an Algebraic Model. 4. Solve!

8. The key steps in creating an algebraic model: 1.Write a Verbal Model. (make sense of the problem & form a plan.) 2.Assign Labels. (Identify any known information & choose a variable to represent the unknown.) 3.Write an Algebraic Model. 4.Solve! 5. Golden Rule! Answer the right question! Also, check to see if the answer is reasonable and include units where appropriate.

9. The key steps in creating an algebraic model: 1.Write a Verbal Model. (make sense of the problem & form a plan.) 2.Assign Labels. (Identify any known information & choose a variable to represent the unknown.) 3.Write an Algebraic Model. 4.Solve! 5. Golden Rule! Answer the right question! * Also, check to see if the answer is reasonable and include units where appropriate.