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The Following Keywords Indicate Equality and
The Following Keywords Indicate Equality and
• IS
• IS EQUAL TO
• EQUALS
• YIELDS
• RESULTS IN
• THE RESULT IS
• IS THE SAME AS
The direct translation strategy works for all the equality keywords, which means you do not need to
change the order. The equal sign is placed exactly where the keyword is located.
Example 1: Translate the following sentence into an algebraic equation: Twice the difference between a
number and five is equal to negative fourteen
Start by making the appropriate markings on the English sentence as you read it. Did you notice the
adjacent keywords, the leading keywords, and the IS? Here's how you make the appropriate markings:
1. Put an open parenthesis between the adjacent keywords and close the parentheses before
IS.
Twice (the difference between a number and five) is equal to negative fourteen.
4. Note: The TO that is part of IS EQUAL TO is not a turnaround word. Remember that the direct
translation strategy works for all the equality keywords. The expression on the left side of the equation
does not have to be turned around with the expression on the right side.
Note: The first expression is translated, then the equal sign is translated, and then the expression on the
right of the equal sign. Often, in mathematics, breaking the problem up into smaller pieces can increase your
success. Instead of translating the whole equation at one time, translate the first expression, the equal sign,
and then the second expression.