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Math Handout (Basic) Translating Verbal Expressions WEB PAGE
Math Handout (Basic) Translating Verbal Expressions WEB PAGE
One of the major skills required in applied mathematics is translating a verbal expression into a mathematical
expression. Doing so requires recognizing the verbal phrases that translate into mathematical operations.
Following is a partial list of the verbal phrases used to indicate the different mathematical operations.
3
Of Three-fourths of m m
4
Twice Twice d 2d
v
Division Divided by v divided by 15
15
y
The quotient of The quotient of y and 3
3