Translating English Phrases Into Algebraic Expressions Flashcards
1
Q
Ten more than a number
A
x + 10
2
Q
A number added to five
A
5 + x
3
Q
A number increased by thirteen
A
x + 13
4
Q
Four less than ten
A
10 − 4
5
Q
Six less than a number
A
x − 6
6
Q
A number decreased by seven
A
x − 7
7
Q
The difference between a number and three
A
x − 3
8
Q
The difference between three and a number
A
3 − x
9
Q
Twice a number
A
2x
10
Q
Half (of) a number
A
(1/2)x or 2/x
11
Q
A number squared or the square of a number
A
x^2
12
Q
The square of five more than a number
A
(x + 5)^2
13
Q
Five more than the square of a number or the square of a number, increased by five
A
x^2 + 5
14
Q
Ten percent of a number
A
0.10x
15
Q
Ten times a number
A
10x
