Unit 1

Intro to Algebra

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TRANSLATING EXPRESSIONS

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Intro to Algebra (Translating Expressions)

Glue Here Glue Here Glue Here Glue Here

Words to Symbols

To translate word problems into Algebraic expressions, we will need to know how to translate key words into

mathematical symbols.

Examples: 4.) Ten times a number plus two multiplied by x

3.) The quotient of a number and seven

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I can ___________________

_______________________

Directions: Cut out the following figures on the dotted lines. Glue the figures on the areas that say “Glue Here”.

Directions: Cut out the following figures on the dotted lines. Glue the figures on the areas that say “Glue Here”.

Directions: Cut out the following figures on the dotted lines. Glue the figures on the areas that say “Glue Here”.

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Intro to Algebra (Translating Expressions)

Reflection: I learned…

1.) Two times the sum of x and y

3.) Divide x by two then add seven

2.) Five multiplied by x squared minus three y plus eight x

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On a rating of 1-5, how comfortable are you with this concept?

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1 2 3 4 5

Intro to Algebra (Translating Expressions)

Glue + Here Glue - Here Glue ÷ Here Glue x Here

Words to Symbols

To translate word problems into Algebraic expressions, we will need to know how to translate key words into

mathematical symbols.

Examples: 2.) Ten times a number plus two multiplied by x

1.) The quotient of a number and seven

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I can ___________________

_______________________

10y + 2x

𝑥

7 = y

write Algebraic expressions

from word problems.

-Sum -Add -Plus -Total -Increase -More -Combined -Altogether -In all

-Subtract -Minus -Difference -Less -Decrease -Reduce -Remain

-Multiply -Product -Times -Part of -Twice -Area -Volume

-Divide -Quotient -Split -Per -Equal Parts -Average -Ratio of

Directions: Cut out the following figures on the dotted lines. Glue the figures on the areas that say “Glue Here”.

Directions: Cut out the following figures on the dotted lines. Glue the figures on the areas that say “Glue Here”.

Directions: Cut out the following figures on the dotted lines. Glue the figures on the areas that say “Glue Here”.

©2016 Math in Demand

Intro to Algebra (Translating Expressions)

Reflection: I learned…

6.) Two times the sum of x and y

5.) Divide x by two then add seven

4.) Five multiplied by x squared minus three y plus eight x

©2016 Math in Demand

On a rating of 1-5, how comfortable are you with this concept?

(5 is the highest)

1 2 3 4 5

2(x+y)

𝑥

2 + 7

5x2 – 3y + 8

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