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Homework 1.7

Algebra: Variables and Expressions

Phrase Numerical Expression Phrase Algebraic Expression 5 less than 18 increased by 4.6 18 5 4.6 the sum of 11 and 7 decreased by a 11 7 a

Write a numerical expression to represent each phrase.

1.

11 more than 6.2 plus 5

2.

9 less than 14.6 increased by 8

6.2 11 5
3.

14.6 9 8
4.

7 less than 55 increased by 23

3.5 more than 42 decreased by 15

55 7 23
5.

42 3.5 15
6.

6.4 less than 12 plus 17

7.6 more than 9 increased by 2.3

12 6.4 17
7.

9 7.6 2.3
8.

Choose the expression that correctly represents each situation.

The total number of points scored by Team A was 96. Team B scored w points. How many more points did Team A score?
A B C

Sara invited 14 friends to her party. She also invited s people from her family. How many people did she invite in all?
A B C

96 w 96 w w 96

14 s s 14 s 14

Problem Solving
9.

Sam went to the mall with $45. He spent m dollars on a new shirt. Write an expression that shows how much money Sam has left.

Show Your Work

$45 m
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