U1L1: Translating Verbal Expressions into Algebraic Expressions
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12 questions
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Seven decreased by 3 times some number, n
Seven decreased by 3 times some number, n
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Twice the difference of p and 10
Twice the difference of p and 10
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4 times the sum of 3 and x
4 times the sum of 3 and x
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10 less than twice a number w
10 less than twice a number w
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A mechanic charges $45 per hour and parts cost $125. Write an expression for the total if the mechanic works h hours.
A mechanic charges $45 per hour and parts cost $125. Write an expression for the total if the mechanic works h hours.
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Which expression represents the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 8 mm and a width of x mm?
Which expression represents the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 8 mm and a width of x mm?
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The quotient of the three times a number and the quantity 4 plus the same number. Use n.
The quotient of the three times a number and the quantity 4 plus the same number. Use n.
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5 less than a number all multiplied by the quantity of three times the number. Use n.
5 less than a number all multiplied by the quantity of three times the number. Use n.
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Veronica writes the expression 3n – 5 + n given the verbal expression “three times a number minus 5 plus the same number”. Cory writes the expression 3n – (5 + n). Who do you agree with? Justify your answer.
Veronica writes the expression 3n – 5 + n given the verbal expression “three times a number minus 5 plus the same number”. Cory writes the expression 3n – (5 + n). Who do you agree with? Justify your answer.
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Margo said that the answer to number 5 was that they were both correct in this case: 3n - 5 + n and 3n - (5 + n). Is Margo correct or incorrect, and why?
Margo said that the answer to number 5 was that they were both correct in this case: 3n - 5 + n and 3n - (5 + n). Is Margo correct or incorrect, and why?
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Write an algebraic expression that represents "3 times a number less than the sum of twice the number and 1". Use n.
Write an algebraic expression that represents "3 times a number less than the sum of twice the number and 1". Use n.
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BONUS: A rectangle has a length of n and a width that is the length minus 1. Write an expression that could be used to find the quotient of the perimeter divided by the area.
BONUS: A rectangle has a length of n and a width that is the length minus 1. Write an expression that could be used to find the quotient of the perimeter divided by the area.