• Instructions:
Translate each algebraic expression/equation into word phrases.
• Answers:
1. 8 - 6k
• The product of six and a number, k, subtracted from eight.
• Eight minus the product of six and a number, k.
2. 5n + 2 = 42
• Five times a number, n, plus two is forty-two.
• The product of five and a number, n, added by two is forty-two.
3. 2/p
• Two divided by a number, p.
• The quotient of two and a number, p.
4. 2 (r + 6)
• Twice the sum of a number, r, and 6.
• Two times the sum of a number, r, and 6.
5. 3k + 7 = 34
• Thrice a number, k, added by seven is thirthy-four.
• Three times a number, k, plus seven is the same with thirty-four.
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