Example1.1: Translate the verbal phrases into algebraic expressions.

a. the sum of x and y

b. 6 more than a
c. Twice m
d. The difference of b and 10
e. 9 less than z
Solutions:
a. x+y d. b - 10
b. a+6 e. z – 9
c. 2m
Example 1.2: Express the algebraic expressions into verbal phrases.
a. 7p c. r + 5
b. 2x – 3 d. x + (x+2) + (x+4)
Solutions:
a. 7 times p
b. The difference of twice a number and three
c. r increased by 5
d. the sum of three consecutive odd integers

Guide Questions:
a. What words serve as clues to what operation symbol is to be used?
b. What must be considered in translating verbal phrases to mathematical
phrases and vice versa?
c In translating a verbal phrase to an algebraic expression, a single word can make a
difference.

Thus, every word in the

statement must be interpreted correctly. In what way does it affect our dealings with
others?

The teacher gives a set of verbal phrases then the students will select the corresponding mathematical
phrase written on each picture and they will paste it on the board.
a. Twice a number increased
by four.
b. The difference of five and
a number.
c. Eight diminished by thrice
of a number.
d. Ten added to a number.
e. The quotient of a number
and two.
Assessment
Directions: Translate the given verbal
phrases into mathematical expressions or
vice versa.
a) The sum of a number and
three
b) Four times a certain number
decreased by one
c) The ratio of a number x and six
increased by two
d) A certain number decreased by
two
e) The product of p and q divided
by three
f) 9m
g) 4x– 7
h) 5(x+1)
i) 4 + x
j)2a + 3