The Language of Algebra

On-Line Quiz


Translate each of the following phrases using math symbols:
Question #1: Write using symbols: x decreased by 5

Answer= 5x Answer= x - 5 Answer= 5 - x

Question #2: Write using symbols: 8 less than y

Answer= 8 - y Answer= 8 + y Answer= y - 8

Question #3: Write using symbols: the product of 6, a and b

Answer= 6ab Answer= 6 + a + b Answer= 6/ab

Question #4: Write using symbols: the sum of 4 times x and y

Answer=4(x + y) Answer=4 + xy Answer= 4x + y

Question #5: Write using symbols: 4 times the sum of x and y

Answer= 4x + y Answer= 4(x + y) Answer=4 + x + y

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