Words into expressions
Write an algebraic expression from a description in words.
- Use letters for unknown values.
- Translate the operations carefully and keep their order.
- Use brackets when a whole sum or difference is multiplied.
| In words | Expression |
|---|---|
| five more than | |
| three less than | |
| double | |
| three times the sum of | |
| half of |
Example 1
Write an expression for “7 more than twice
Example 2
Write an expression for “subtract 6 from
Your turn
Write an expression for “7 less than
Check answer
Start with
Write an expression for “6 more than double
Check answer
Double
Write an expression for “three times the sum of
Check answer
The whole sum goes in brackets.
Write an expression for “a quarter of
Check answer
Divide
Write an expression for “10 minus the square of
Check answer
Square
Write an expression for “7 less than
Start with
Write an expression for “6 more than double
Double
Write an expression for “three times the sum of
The whole sum goes in brackets.
Write an expression for “a quarter of
Divide
Write an expression for “10 minus the square of
Square