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Translating Words into Math

How does one translate verbal expressions into algebraic expressions? Write expressions for tables and sequences? This topic covers these two concepts.
Practice Question
1

Translate the following phrase into a numeric or an algebraic expression:

15 less than b

 
Possible Answers
Your Answer
Correct Answer
A)

15 - b
B)

b - 15
C)

b + 15
D)

b x 15
Practice Question
2

Translate the phrase into a numeric or an algebraic expression:
Sum of x, y, and 24

 
Possible Answers
Your Answer
Correct Answer
A)

x + y - 24
B)

x + y + 24
C)

x - y - 24
D)

x - y + 24
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