TRANSLATING VERBAL PHRASES INTO MATHEMATICAL EXPRESSIONS

There are many words and phrases which suggest mathematical operations. The ff. words/phrases are the most
common indicators:

Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division Constants Variables

plus minus times divided by one half a number
the sum of the difference of the product of the quotient of thirty-seven some value
increased by decreased by multiplied by per pi (Name)’s age
total fewer than of
more than less than twice
added to subtracted from thrice

Some examples:
VERBAL PHRASE MATHEMATICAL EQUIVALENT
The sum of a number and nine n+ 9
The difference of a number and twenty-one n−21
The product of six and a number 6 (n)
The quotient of forty-eight and a number 48
n
One third of a number 1
(n)
3
Twice the difference of a number and eight 2 ( n−8 )
Five less than the product of a number and four 4 n−5
The quotient of the sum of two and a number and the 2+n
3−n
difference of 3 and the same number
Half the sum of three and seven 1
( 3+7 )
2
Thrice the quotient of someone’s age and five x
3() 5