Math Problem Statement

Select the open phrase for each of the following:

Thrice the difference of the integer N and 4.*

4-3N

3N-4

3(N-4)

3(4-N)

Four  more than six times the integer N*

6(N+4)

6N+4

4N+6

4(N+6)

The cube of the difference of two numbers N and P*

N^3 - P^3

(N^3 x P^3)

(N x P)^3

(N - P)^3

Solution

Let's analyze each of the given statements and select the correct open phrase:

  1. Thrice the difference of the integer NN and 4

    • "Thrice" means three times, and "the difference of NN and 4" means N4N - 4.
    • So, this translates to 3(N4)3(N - 4).
    • Correct Answer: 3(N - 4)
  2. Four more than six times the integer NN

    • "Six times the integer NN" means 6N6N, and "four more than" means we add 4 to this.
    • So, this translates to 6N+46N + 4.
    • Correct Answer: 6N + 4
  3. The cube of the difference of two numbers NN and PP

    • "The difference of NN and PP" means NPN - P, and "the cube of" means raising this difference to the third power.
    • So, this translates to (NP)3(N - P)^3.
    • Correct Answer: (N - P)^3

Summary:

  1. Thrice the difference of the integer NN and 4: 3(N - 4)
  2. Four more than six times the integer NN: 6N + 4
  3. The cube of the difference of two numbers NN and PP: (N - P)^3

Would you like more details on any of these open phrases, or do you have any questions?

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  1. How would you express "twice the sum of NN and 7" in algebraic form?
  2. What is the difference between a phrase like "thrice" and "three times" in mathematical expressions?
  3. How do you represent "five less than four times NN" algebraically?
  4. Can you explain how to translate "the square of a sum" into an expression?
  5. What are some common mistakes when translating verbal phrases into algebraic expressions?

Tip: When translating word phrases to algebraic expressions, carefully identify the operations (like addition, subtraction, multiplication) and their order to avoid errors.