Translating Algebraic Expressions

Translating Algebraic Phrases

Created by Mr. Davis

Part 1

Translating phrases to algebraic expressions

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression:

7 increased by x

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression:

5 multiplied by the difference of 8 and a number

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression:

Jose, J, charges $20 per car wash, w

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression:

2 subtracted from q

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic equation:

10 plus the quotient of a number and 15 is equal

to 30

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression:

A number squared plus 6

Translate the following phrase into algebraic equation:

p multiplied by 3 equals -12

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression:

10 times the sum of 4 and a number

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic equation:

n less than 7 is 10

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression:

The length, L, is 5 more than the width, W

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression:

The difference of 3 and a number increased by 15

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic equation:

3 more than m is 9

Translate the following phrase into an algebraic expression:

Tina is 3 years older than Monica.

Part 2

Translating algebraic expressions/equations into

phrases

Translate the following algebraic equation a phrase:

n + 3 = 8

Translate the following algebraic expression into a phrase:

5(n +17)

Translate the following algebraic expression into a phrase:

9n – 16

Translate the following algebraic expression into a phrase:

2 + n

Translate the following algebraic equation into a phrase:

2x2 - 4 = 18

Translate the following algebraic equation into a phrase:

M = $6.25b + $10

Translate the following algebraic expression into a phrase:

(10 + n) / 8

Translate the following algebraic equation into a phrase:

L = 5W