Math Problem Statement

Write an algebraic expression for each sentence.

a) Double a number and add three.

b) Subtract five from a number, then multiply by two.

c) Divide a number by seven, then add six.

d) A number is subtracted from twenty-eight.

e) Twenty-eight is subtracted from a number.

Solution

Let's break down each sentence into algebraic expressions:

a) Double a number and add three.

  • Let the number be represented as xx.
  • "Double a number" means multiplying the number by 2, and "add three" means adding 3.
  • The algebraic expression:
    2x+32x + 3

b) Subtract five from a number, then multiply by two.

  • Let the number be represented as xx.
  • "Subtract five from a number" means x5x - 5, and "then multiply by two" means multiplying the result by 2.
  • The algebraic expression:
    2(x5)2(x - 5)

c) Divide a number by seven, then add six.

  • Let the number be represented as xx.
  • "Divide a number by seven" means x7\frac{x}{7}, and "then add six" means adding 6 to the result.
  • The algebraic expression:
    x7+6\frac{x}{7} + 6

d) A number is subtracted from twenty-eight.

  • Let the number be represented as xx.
  • "A number is subtracted from twenty-eight" means subtracting xx from 28.
  • The algebraic expression:
    28x28 - x

e) Twenty-eight is subtracted from a number.

  • Let the number be represented as xx.
  • "Twenty-eight is subtracted from a number" means subtracting 28 from xx.
  • The algebraic expression:
    x28x - 28

Would you like a more detailed explanation of any of these expressions, or do you have more questions?


Here are some related questions for you:

  1. How would you express "Triple a number and subtract five" algebraically?
  2. Can you write an algebraic expression for "Add four to a number, then divide by two"?
  3. How would you translate "Subtract a number from fifteen, then multiply by three" into an algebraic expression?
  4. What is the algebraic expression for "Half of a number, increased by seven"?
  5. How do you express "Five less than the product of two numbers" algebraically?

Tip: When translating sentences into algebraic expressions, look for key operations like "add," "subtract," "multiply," or "divide," and identify the numbers involved.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Expressions

Formulas

2x + 3
2(x - 5)
x / 7 + 6
28 - x
x - 28

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8