Writing Algebraic Expressions
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Objective
I can translate simple verbal phrases (like "a number plus five") into algebraic expressions using variables and operations.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
7 questions
Write an algebraic expression for "the sum of a number and twelve, all divided by two".
Translate "seven less than the product of a number and four" into an algebraic expression.
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Exit ticket
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“Write an algebraic expression for "eight more than a number". Write an algebraic expression for "a number decreased by three". Write an algebraic expression for "the product of a number and six".”
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