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 .
- "Double a number" means multiplying the number by 2, and "add three" means adding 3.
- The algebraic expression:
b) Subtract five from a number, then multiply by two.
- Let the number be represented as .
- "Subtract five from a number" means , and "then multiply by two" means multiplying the result by 2.
- The algebraic expression:
c) Divide a number by seven, then add six.
- Let the number be represented as .
- "Divide a number by seven" means , and "then add six" means adding 6 to the result.
- The algebraic expression:
d) A number is subtracted from twenty-eight.
- Let the number be represented as .
- "A number is subtracted from twenty-eight" means subtracting from 28.
- The algebraic expression:
e) Twenty-eight is subtracted from a number.
- Let the number be represented as .
- "Twenty-eight is subtracted from a number" means subtracting 28 from .
- The algebraic expression:
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:
- How would you express "Triple a number and subtract five" algebraically?
- Can you write an algebraic expression for "Add four to a number, then divide by two"?
- How would you translate "Subtract a number from fifteen, then multiply by three" into an algebraic expression?
- What is the algebraic expression for "Half of a number, increased by seven"?
- 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
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