Ronalyn M.

Caguete BPA 1201

PRACTICE SHEET # 2

TRANSLATING ENGLISH PHRASE INTO MATHEMATICAL EXPRESSION

Translate each of the following phrases into a mathematical expression. Use as few variables as

possible:

1. The sum of a number and 18 x+18

2. The product of three numbers (x)(y)(z)
3. One-eight times the sum of two (1/8)(x+y)
4. Thrice a number numbers 3x
5. Twenty-three less than a number 23-x

6. A number decreased by 1018 x-1018

7. Ten times the square of a number (10)( x2 )

8. Three less than twice a number 3-2x2

9. The difference of the squares of two

Numbers x2 - y2
10. The square of the sum of 5 and a number (5+x)2

Prepared by:

Dr. Imelda M. Flores