Activity 1 for Unit 2

A. Translate the following verbal to mathematical phrases/sentences:

1). The quotient of w and 10 is equal to 7.

2). The sum of a number r and 16 is 23.

3). Ten more than the quotient of a number m and 3 is 12.

4). The product of 8 and the difference of n and 3.

5). Five less than twice a number p is 7.

6). For all numbers a and b which are elements of a real number, the sum of a and b is always
equal to the sum of b and a.

7). For every real number a, there exist a unique number –a, such that a + (–a) = 0.

8). For every a, b, and c which are elements of a real number, the sum of a and b added by c is
the same as the a added to the sum of b and c.

B. Translate the following mathematical to verbal phrases/sentences:

1). 7 (b + 2)
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2). –5=3
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3). k + (12 – y)

4). mn – 4 = 7

5). 3 (e + f) = 7
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6). ∀ m ∈ ℝ, ∃! | (m)( ) = 1
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7). ∀ x ∈ ℝ, x = x.

C. Perform indicated operations on sets:

U = {0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20}

A = {0, 4, 8, 12, 16}

B = {0, 6, 12, 18}

C = {0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10}

D = {0, 10, 20}

E = {0, 8, 16}

F = {0, 20}
 1. (A U B) – C

2. (A – D)’ x F

3. B’ ∩ C

4. E’ U (B U C’)

5. F’ – (B U D)

6. E x F

7. (C – A) x D

D. Essay

Why do you think it is essential for students to understand the concept of translating
mathematical to verbal sentences and vice versa>?