Math Problem Statement

Write an algebraic expression or equation to represent each of the following statements.

Solution

Here’s how you can write algebraic expressions or equations for the given statements:

  1. The product of seven and 16:
    Algebraic expression: 7167 \cdot 16 or 112112 (simplified).

  2. Four times a number, nn, increased by eight:
    Algebraic expression: 4n+84n + 8.

  3. Sixteen less than a number, xx, is three more than yy:
    Equation: x16=y+3x - 16 = y + 3.

  4. Ten decreased by xx is fifteen decreased by nn:
    Equation: 10x=15n10 - x = 15 - n.

  5. Fifty is twelve subtracted from xx:
    Equation: 50=x1250 = x - 12.

  6. Twice the sum of xx and yy:
    Algebraic expression: 2(x+y)2(x + y).

  7. Sixteen is the product of eight and three times zz:
    Equation: 16=8(3z)16 = 8 \cdot (3z) or 16=24z16 = 24z (simplified).

  8. Twice the difference of xx and yy:
    Algebraic expression: 2(xy)2(x - y).

  9. The quotient of eleven and yy is seven minus xx:
    Equation: 11y=7x\frac{11}{y} = 7 - x.

  10. Five times the difference of nine and xx:
    Algebraic expression: 5(9x)5(9 - x).

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5 Related Questions:

  1. How would the expressions change if the variables were squared?
  2. How do you simplify complex expressions involving fractions like 11y=7x\frac{11}{y} = 7 - x?
  3. Can you convert these equations into verbal descriptions?
  4. How do you solve for one variable in equations like x16=y+3x - 16 = y + 3?
  5. How would the expressions change if terms like "increased" or "decreased" were reversed?

One Tip:

Always carefully analyze the relationship between variables and operations in word problems to translate them accurately into algebraic expressions or equations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Expressions
Equations
Arithmetic Operations

Formulas

Product formula: a × b
Sum and difference: a + b or a - b
Quotient formula: a ÷ b or a/b
Expressions with parentheses: c(a ± b)

Theorems

Basic properties of equality and arithmetic

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8