Translating Phrases | Multi-Variable

Translate each phrase into an algebraic expression.

1) The quotient of 4 times v and 7 times w

2) 5 times s added to the sum of t and u

3) Subtract b from the sum of c and d

4) Two-fifths of h subtracted from 10 times j

5) 9 times f increased by 3 times g

6) Product of x and the difference between y and z

7) a increased by the product of b and c

8) 36 decreased by the quotient of p and q

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Translating Phrases | Multi-Variable Answer Key

Translate each phrase into an algebraic expression.

4v
or 4v ÷ 7w
1) The quotient of 4 times v and 7 times w 7w

2) 5 times s added to the sum of t and u 5s + t + u

3) Subtract b from the sum of c and d b – (c + d)

10 j – 2 h
4) Two-fifths of h subtracted from 10 times j 5

5) 9 times f increased by 3 times g 9f + 3g

6) Product of x and the difference between y and z x(y – z)

7) a increased by the product of b and c a + bc

p
36 –
8) 36 decreased by the quotient of p and q q

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