PRACTICE: Translating Phrases to Algebraic Expressions

Translate the sentences to algebraic equations.

1. The sum of a number and 16 is equal to 45. ___________________________

2. The product of 6 and m is 216.
3. The difference of 100 and x is 57.
4. The quotient of z and 10 is 32.
5. $18 less than the original price is $48.
6. 17 more than some number is equal to 85.
7. The number of members divided by 6 is 15.
8. The total of Joshua’s savings and $350 is $925.
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Translate the phrases to algebraic expressions.

1. 5 more than 2 times a number ________________________

2. 7 less than 5 times a number ________________________

3. 5 times a number, decreased by 2 ________________________

4. 2 diminished by 7 times a number ________________________

5. 2 increased by 5 times a number ________________________

6. Twice a number, decreased by 7 ________________________

7. 2 more than 7 times a number ________________________

8. 9 less than a number ________________________

9. 4 times a number, plus 9 ________________________

10. 9 decreased by 4 times a number ________________________

11. One-fourth of a number ________________________

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 12. 9 times a number, decreased by 4 ________________________

13. 4 more than 9 times a number ________________________

14. 9 times a number, increased by 4 times the number ________________________

15. 2 times a number, increased by 8 ________________________

16. 2 times the sum of a number and 8 ________________________

17. 3 more than 8 times a number ________________________

18. 8 times the sum of a number and 3 ________________________

19. 3 times the sum of a number and 8 ________________________

20. Two-thirds of a number ________________________

21. 3 times the sum of twice a number and 8 ________________________

22. 10 meters higher than height x ________________________

Mixed Review

1. Write 10-3 as a decimal and a fraction:________ _________

2. Write 56,700,000 in scientific notation. ____________________

3. Write 4.2 x 10-2 in standard form. ____________________

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4. Put in ascending order: 56% .5 5.2 x 103
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5. Write 68% as a decimal and a simplified fraction: ________ ________

6. Distribute: 8(9x – 2) = _____________________

7. A. -2 – (-7) = _______ B. 9 ● -7 = _______

C. -18 ÷ -3 = _______ D. -4 + -3 = _______

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