Download Writing Algebraic Expressions

Warm Up
Write the operation (+,-, x, ) that corresponds to each phrase.
1.
Divided by
2.
Difference
3.
More than
4.
Product
5.
Minus
6.
Sum
7.
Multiplied by
8.
Quotient
Variable = a symbol, usually a
letter, that represents one or more
numbers.
Algebraic expression = a
mathematical phrase that can
include numbers, variables,
and operation symbols.
Write an algebraic expression for each
phrase.
1. Seven more than
n
n+7
2. The difference of n and 7
n-7
3. The product of seven and n
7n
4. The quotient of n and 7
n
7
Define a variable and write an
algebraic expression for each
phrase.
Two times a number plus five.
Define a variable.
Let n = the number
Write.
2×n+5
2n + 5
Define a variable and write an
algebraic expression for each
phrase.
1.
9 less than a number
2.
The sum of twice a number and
31
3.
A number increased by 3.
Write an algebraic expression for
each phrase.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
4 more than p
12 minus m
y minus 15
The quotient of n and 8
23 less than x
The sum of v and 3
Define a variable and write an algebraic
expression for each phrase.
2 more than twice a number
A number minus 11
9 minus a number
A number divided by 82
The product of 5 and a number
The sum of 13 and twice a
number
7. The quotient of a number and 6
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.