Mathematics

Quarter 2 – Module 3:
Translating English Phrases and
Sentences to Mathematical Phrases and
Sentences and Algebraic Expressions
Mathematics – Grade 7
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Quarter 2 – Module 3: Translating English Phrases and Sentences to Mathematical
Phrases and Sentences
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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
Translating English Phrases and Sentences to Mathematical Phrases and Sentences.
The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations.
The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you
read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module is comprised only of one lesson:

• Translating English phrases and sentences to Mathematical

phrases and sentences.
• Algebraic Expressions

After going through this module, you are expected to:

• Translate English phrases and sentences to mathematical

phrases and sentences and vice versa.

• Illustrate and differentiates related terms in algebra; and

• Evaluate algebraic expressions for given values of the variable.

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 What I Know

Let us check your prior knowledge about translating English phrases and sentences
to mathematical phrases and sentences. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is the translation of “a number greater than 12” into an algebraic expression?
A. n + 12 B. 12 + n C. 12 – n D. n – 12
2. Which of the following could be the English translation of x + 3y?
A. the sum of x and thrice of y C. x more than 3y
B. the sum of y and thrice x D. y more than 3x
3. Which of the following refers to “the area (A) of a rectangle is the product of length (l)
and width (w)?”
𝑙
A. A = l + w B. A = l - w C. A = lw D. A=
𝑤

4. What is the algebraic expression of “a number less than 23”?

A. n – 23 B. 23 - n C. n + 23 D. 23 + n
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5. What is the English translation of ?
𝑥
A. the product of 5 and x C. the difference of 5 and x
B. the sum of 5 and x D. the quotient of 5 and x
6. Which of the following is the English phrase of x + 4?
A. x more than 4 B. 4 more than x C. x less than 4 D. 4 less than x

7. Which of the following represents “10 years ago”?

A. x – 10 B. 10 - x C. x + 10 D. 10 + x
8. Which of the following represents “5 years from now”?
A. n + 5 B. 5 + n C. n - 5 D. 5 – n
9. In the phrase “the number is increased by nine”, what operation is implied?
A. Addition B. Division C. Multiplication D. Subtraction
10. In the phrase “thirteen less a certain number g”, what operation is suggested?
A. Addition B. Division C. Multiplication D. Subtraction
11. What is the mathematical translation of “five multiplied by a number x”?
A. 5 + x B. 5 - x C. 5x D. 5/x
12. Which of the following expressions is the correct translation of the verbal phrase “the
total of a number y and negative four?”
A. y – 4 B. y – (-4) C. y + 4 D. y + (-4)
13. What is the mathematical phrase of “the ratio of v to eight”?
A. v + 8 B. v – 8 C. 8v D. v/8
14. The verbal phrase that can be translated as 4 + 𝑐 is .
A. “A number c added to four” C. “A number c multiplied by four”
B. “A number c divided by four” D. “A number c subtracted from four”
15. The verbal phrase that can be translated as 4𝑐 is .
A. “A number c added to four” C. “A number c multiplied by four”
B. “A number c divided by four” D. “A number c subtracted from four”

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 Lesson Translating English Phrases and
Sentences into Mathematical Phrases
1 and Sentences

We commonly solve mathematical problems with given numbers by

performing various operations. This belongs to the branch of Mathematics that
consists of the study of numbers and their properties and the various operations
known as Arithmetic. But what if we will go further into studying Math where we will
generalize facts in arithmetic? We may use various symbols such as letters,
punctuations and operations to find relationships and to represent unknown
quantities without fixed values. This branch of Mathematics is known as Algebra.
The knowledge of Algebra will help us apply mathematical concepts to solving
a wide variety of problems in real life. To start with this, it is important to be equipped
in translating simple English/verbal phrases and sentences into mathematical
phrases and sentences, and vice versa. With this, to interpret mathematically the
situation and thereby solve the problem will be easy.

Let's begin!

What’s In

One of the important aspects in solving problems in algebra is a working

knowledge of the ability to translate the statement in algebraic symbols. Thus, one
has to develop this ability in order to represent word problems into mathematical
statement using algebraic symbols.

Activity 1. Represent Me!

Let us check your prior knowledge on number sense by giving the number
sentence or phrase in order to represent the following word problems.

1. Alfred carries a load of 12 kilograms. He finds it heavy so he removes a

weight of 4 kilograms. What is the weight of the remaining load?
Number Sentence/Phrase:
2. Ana deposits Php 1,500.00 in her savings account. A week after, she decided
to add her extra money amounting to Php 800.00. How much money did she
save?
Number Sentence/Phrase:
3. A daily newspaper costs Php 15.00 per issue. How much will Mr. Dela
Cruz pay for a week’s supply?
Number Sentence/Phrase:

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 What’s New

Activity 2. Classify Me!

How good is your vocabulary in the language of algebra? Try this!

Classify the following terms according to its corresponding mathematical

symbol. List them down under the symbol of your selection.

plus more than times ratio of

increased by subtracted by multiplied by less
the quotient of equal to minus the product of
not equal to greater than diminished by equivalent
the sum of the difference of less than decreased by
the same as not the same as is

+ − × ÷
plus
subtracted from

the product of
more than

= ≠ > <
Is not equal to

What is It

A knowledge of symbols representing known and unknown quantities

alongside with the symbols of operations and relations will facilitate translation of
verbal phrases into mathematical phrases.
Verbal or English phrases refers to mathematical statement that is expressed
in words. Once you know what those words mean, you will be able to write different
mathematical expressions. Meanwhile, mathematical phrases refer to statements
expressed in symbols such as letters, numbers and operations.
The symbol of operations and relations with their corresponding meanings are
as follows:

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 Symbol Meaning
+ Addition, plus, increased by, added to, the sum of, more
than
- Subtraction, minus, decreased by, subtracted from, less
than, diminished by
x, ● , ( ) multiplication, times, multiplied by, product of
/, ÷ division, divided by, ratio of, quotient of
= equals, is equal to
< is less than
> is greater than
≤ is less than or equal to, is at most
≥ is greater than or equal to, is at least
≠ is not equal to

The use of the symbols of operation together with symbols such as letters and
numbers will enable us to translate verbal phrases into mathematical phrases. It is
important for us to be able to associate various key words with their related
arithmetic operations. Let us study the following examples below.

Verbal Phrases Mathematical Phrases

1. The sum of a and 3 is written as a+3
2. 8 more than p is written as p+8
3. The square of r is written as r2
b–6
4. 6 subtracted from b is written as
y–4
5. 4 less than y is written as
4–y
6. 4 less y is written as
5c
7. The product of 5 and c is written as 𝑚
8. The quotient of m and 8 is written as
8

Study how the following English/verbal phrases are translated into mathematical
phrases.

1. thrice x decreased by two

Thrice means 3 times or simply 3x. Then the word “decreased” suggests
subtraction operation, thus we subtract 2 from 3x. Therefore, the
translated mathematical phrase is 3x – 2.
2. one-half of the sum of 5 and t
1
This means that 5 and t are added first, and their sum is multiplied by
2
1
Hence, the mathematical phrase is (5 + t).
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3. the sum of the squares of a and b
The squares of a and b are a2 and b2, respectively. The word sum indicates
addition. Thus, the translated mathematical phrase is a 2 + b2.
4. the square of the sum of a and b
The sum of a and b is written as a + b. The required mathematical phrase,
which is the square of a + b, is written as (a + b) 2.
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 Let us study the following verbal phrases and how to translate them into
mathematical phrases.

Mathematical Mathematical
Verbal Phrases Verbal Phrases
Phrases Phrases
the sum of m and 8 the difference of m
m+8 m-8
and 8
10 added to c c + 10 10 subtracted from c c - 10
7 plus a 7+a 7 minus a 7-a
5 more than t t+5 5 less than t t-5
q increased by p q+p q decreased by p q-p
11 greater than n n + 11 9 take away d 9-d
exceeds r by twenty r + 20 18 reduced by n 18 - n
the product of 8 The quotient of 8 and 8
8m
and m m 𝑚
10 times c 10 divided by c 10
10c
𝑐
twice x The ratio of 7 to a 7
2x
𝑎
1 1 p split into 4 equal 𝑝
of p p
2 2 parts 4
7 multiplied by b 7b x divided into 10 𝑥
10
Now, let us consider that x is a certain number used in the following verbal
phrases. Study the following examples of translating into mathematical phrases.

Verbal Phrases Mathematical Phrases

1. three more than the number x+3
2. twice the number less two 2x – 2
3. square of thrice the number (3x)2
4. 15 decreased by a number 15 – x
5. a number less than 23 23 – x
6. a number greater than 12 12 + x
7. five years ago x–5
8. ten years from now n + 10
9. seven more than five times a number or
5x + 7
five times a number increased by seven
10. the product of two consecutive number or
x (x + 1)
seven more than five times a number
11. 10 added to twice a number 2x + 10
12. a number decreased by five x–5
13. a number multiplied by 7 7x
14. twice a number divided by 3 2a
2a ÷ 3 or
3
15. the product of x and the square of y xy2

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 We can translate some verbal phrases by using mathematical symbols and
some basically known equivalent relationships like formulas. Formulas are equations
that state relationships between two quantities. These formulas can be translated into
verbal sentences.
Verbal sentence refers to the mathematical expression which is expressed in
words and uses the word equals, greater than, or less than. Meanwhile, mathematical
sentence is a mathematical expression which is expressed in numbers, letters and
symbols such as =, >, or <.
Study how to translate the following formula into verbal sentence.
A = lw The area A of a rectangle is the product of the length l and the
width w of the rectangle
P = 2l + 2 w The perimeter P of a rectangle is the sum of twice its length l
and twice its width w
d = rt The distance d traveled by a moving body is the product of its rate
r and the time t elapsed.
Here are other examples of translating mathematical sentences into verbal
sentences.

Mathematical Sentences Verbal Sentences

x+5=4 The sum of a number and 5 is 4.
2x – 1 = 1 Twice a number decreased by 1 is equal to 1
7 + x = 2x + 3 Seven added by a number x is equal to twice the
number increased by 3.
3x >15 Thrice a number x is greater than 15.
x–2<3 Two less than a number is less than 3.

Now, let us consider translating mathematical phrases into verbal phrases. Recall
that the various key words are associated with the same arithmetic operation. Thus, a
mathematical phrase can be a translation of different verbal phrases. For example, we
may write the mathematical phrase x – 1 in several ways, namely:

a. the difference of x and 1 e. x minus 1

b. 1 subtracted from x f. 1 less than x
c. x less 1 g. x diminished by 1
d. x decreased by 1
Illustrative examples
Translate each mathematical phrase into a verbal phrase.
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1 1 added to of a number x
a. x+1 2
2

b. 5x – 4 4 subtracted from a product of 5 and a number x

c. 3(x + 6) Thrice the sum of a number x and 6

d. x2 – 1 1 subtracted from the square of a number x

𝑥
e. 7 + The sum of 7 and the quotient when a number is divided by 2
2

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 What’s More

Activity 3. Match Me!

Match each verbal phrase under Column A to its mathematical phrase under
Column B. Each number corresponds to a letter which will reveal a quotation if
answered correctly. A letter may be used more than once.

Column A Column B

1. The sum of a number and three A. x+3

2. Four times a certain number decreased by one B. 3 + 4x
3. One subtracted from four times a number E. 4+x
4. A certain number decreased by two I. x+4
5. Four increased by a certain number L. 4x - 1
6. A certain number decreased by three M. x-2
7. Three more than a number N. x–3
8. Twice a number decreased by three P. 3-x
9. A number added to four Q. 2-x
10. The sum of four and a number R. 2x - 3
11. The difference of two and a number U. 4x + 3
12. The sum of four times a number and three
13. A number increased by three
14. A difference of four times a number and one

What I Have Learned

Activity 4. Complete Me!
Let us see how far you have learned! Complete the table below by translating
English/verbal phrases and sentences into mathematical phrase and sentences or
vice versa.
Mathematical
Verbal Phrase/Sentence
Phrase/Sentence
1 the ratio of w to six
2 four multiplied by a number x
3 the total of a number z and negative four
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4
𝑟
5 One-fourth of m plus seven
6 m diminished by six
7 𝑥
8 Five less the number d is equal to nine. +
𝑦
9 thirteen diminished by eleven times s
10 𝑏
−
11 5
 What I Can Do

Activity 6. Translate Me.

A. Translate the following English/verbal phrases into Mathematical phrases:

English/verbal Phrase Mathematical Phrase

1. a certain number j added with four

2. the product of a number c and sixteen

3. the product of three and z more than one

4. eight is increased by the product of e and f

5. a certain number v is divided by seventeen

B. Translate the following mathematical expression in at least two ways.

1. 2(x-3)
a.

b.

2. 3x + 2 = 5
a.

b.

Good job! You did well on this module! Keep going!

Lesson
Algebraic Expressions
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Mathematical concepts, rules and properties of numbers will not be
easy to understand without knowledge of algebraic symbols and expressions.
A single variable or a combination of mathematical symbols, variables and
constant constitute an algebraic expression. In this lesson, we will learn
related terms in algebra and evaluates the algebraic expressions. Mastery of
these concepts is fundamental to learn algebra.
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 What’s In
Recall that a numerical or an arithmetic expression is any symbol for a
number.

We are familiar with the arithmetic statement 2 +3 = 5.

There are times, however, when expressions have missing terms which are
represented by a blank ( ), a circle ( ) , a box ( ) , or simply by x or y like

+ =5
x+y =5
In the last expression, x and y may take values from the set of integers
that make the statement true. For example:
5+0=5 2+3=5 -1 + 6 = 5 -4 + 9 = 5
4+1=5 1+4=5 -2 + 7 = 5 -5 + 10 = 5
3+2=5 0+5=5 -3 + 8 = 5 -6 + 11 = 5

There is an infinite number of values that can take the places for x and y. These
letters are called variables and the number 5, which remains unchanged, is
called constant.

What’s New
To understand the concepts, let us do the following activity: Suppose numbers are
assigned to letters of the alphabet as follows:

A = 1, B = 2, C= 3, D= 4, E = 5 and so on, up to Z = 26

Using the above values, find the value of a name by adding the values of its digits.

For example: MARY = 13 + 1 + 18 + 25 = 57 ACE = 1 + 3 + 5 = 9

Try This!
A. Find the numerical value of each name:
1. BEN
2. LAURA
3. Find the value of your name. Compare it with the values of the names of
others. Are there two names with the same value?
B. Determine the values of the whole expression. Substitute the given
Follow these examples: value of a variable

𝑥+2
a. What is the value of x + 8 if x = 3? c. Evaluate if x = 1, y = 2
𝑦−1
x+8=3+8 𝒙+𝟐 𝟏+𝟐
=
= 11 𝒚−𝟏 𝟐−𝟏
𝟑
= 𝟏
=3
b. What is the value of x2 – 3 if x = 2? d. What is the value of x3 + 2x + 1 if x = -1
Try This!
x2 – 3 = (2)2 – 3 x3 + 2x + 1 = (-1)3 + 2(-1) + 1
=4–3 13 = -1 -2 + 1
=1 = -2
 Try This!

1. What is the value of 𝒙 + 𝟓 if 𝒙 = 𝟏𝟎? =

=

2. What is the value of 𝟓 − 𝒙 if 𝒙 = 𝟏 =

=

3. Find the value of 4x2 + 3 if 𝒙 = 𝟑 =

=

4. Find the value of x3 – 3x – 4 if 𝒙 = −𝟐 =

=
3𝑥+2
5. Evaluate if x = 1, y = -1 =
5𝑦−3

Great! You were be able to answer the activity. Let us now define related terms and
how to evaluate algebraic expressions.

What is It
Terms in Algebra
A. Positive Integer Exponent (an,where a ≠ 0 and n is a positive integer)

The expression 2 ● 2 ● 2 ● 2 can be written as 24

base→𝟐𝟒→exponent

Similarly, x ● x ● x can be written as x3. The variable x is the base and the
number 3 is the exponent. The exponent tells how many times the base is used
as a factor. Here are other illustrations.
(-5)3 = (-5) (-5) (-5) = -125
1 1 1 1
(2)2 = (2) (2)= 4
An exponent of 1 can be omitted in a term such as in 2y, xy, and -8x
which means 2y1, x1, y1, and -8x1, respectively.
The following are read as follows:
42 four to the second power or four squared
23 two to the third power or two cube
x4 x to the fourth power or x to the fourth

In general, an expression of the form an, where a ≠ 0 and n is the degree

of the expression or the exponent which is a nonnegative or a positive integer.
In an = a ● a ● a ● a…●a in which there are n factors of a, a is called the
base and n is the exponent.
base→𝒂𝒏→exponent
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B. Constants and Variables

A symbol that represents an unknown number is referred to as a

variable. Symbols like x, y, a, α, β, θ can be used as variables.
A constant is a symbol which has exactly one number or a fixed value in
its replacement set. Any numeral is a constant such as 7, 4, and 11. Pi or π is
also a constant.
Consider the expression, 4x 2 + 3y + 2.
The number 2 is a constant. The letters x and y are the variables.
C. Literal Coefficients and Numerical Coefficients
The numerical factor of a term is called its numerical coefficient or simply
coefficient and the variable factor of a term is called literal coefficient.
In the term 3x2, 3 is called the numerical coefficient and x2 is called the
literal coefficient.
The term –x has a numerical coefficient which is -1 and a literal coefficient
which is x.
The term 5 is called the constant, which is usually referred to as the
term without a variable or simply a constant term.
Numerical coefficient is the number part of a term. Literal coefficient is
the variable including its exponent. The word coefficient alone is referred to
as the numerical coefficient.
D. Algebraic Expressions, Terms and Polynomials
Algebra is a branch of mathematics which generalizes the facts of
arithmetic. The result of combining symbols such as letters, numbers,
punctuations and operations of arithmetic is called an algebraic expression or
simply an expression.
Some examples of algebraic expressions are:

x2 √3 1
7, 2x, -3y + 4, √4b 2 , 4
+ (xy – 1), πr2, 4x-3yz, 2
( 𝛼 + 𝛽)

A term is a constant or a variable or constants and variables multiplied

together.
1
1
Examples: 4, xy, 8yz, 2πr, 8𝑎4 𝑏3 𝑐 2 , - 3𝛽, xyz
2

A polynomial is an algebraic expression that represents a sum of one or

more terms containing whole-number exponents on the variables.
Here are some examples of polynomials:

5
5 2x x+y
4

x−y 2 3 2 2 3 4
x2 + 3x – 1 √4x + 3x y – x y – xy + y
4

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 An expression is NOT a polynomial if:
1. Its exponent is not a whole number or a variable.

Examples: 3x
-2
+ 1, x2y2 + 3xy3 + y4/3, 5x
2. The variable is in the denominator.
4 4 x+y
Examples: , 2y ,
x 3z

3. The variable is under the radical sign.

Examples: √4x 2 , √x, √a + 3b

E. Number of terms, degree of the term and degree of the polynomial

Any algebraic expression separated from another algebraic expressions
by a plus (+) or a minus (-) sign is called a term.

There are four terms in the expressions 5x4 + 2x3y3 – xy – 7, namely,

5x4, 2x3y3, – xy, – 7.

Examples:

Count the number of terms in each expression.

A. 3x2 – 4x +1 - There are three terms.

2x + 1
- There is only one term.
B. 4

C. 2(x + √4x 2 + x 3 1) - - There are two terms.

D. x3 + 5x2 + 4x + 5 - There are four terms.

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Kinds of Polynomial according to the number of terms

Kinds of Polynomial No. of Examples

Monomial Terms
One term -7x3, 53, 8x, x
x+y
5x – 7y, , 3(y + z)
2
Note:
x+y x x
Binomial Two terms is the same as +
2 2 2
3(y + z) is the same as 3y + 3z because
of Distributive Property.
x2 – 8x + 12, 3(x - y + z)
Trinomial Three terms Note:
3(x - y + z) is equal to 3x – 3y + 3z
because of Distributive Property.
Multinomial or Four or more
Polynomial terms x3 + 5x2 – 4x + 5

Note that √4𝑥 is not a monomial since it is not a polynomial in the first place.

Kind of polynomial according to its degree

Kinds of Polynomial in Degree Examples

terms of degree
Constant Zero 1, 5, and any number
Linear One 5x, x + 1, 3x – 2y + 3
Quadratic Two 5x2, x2 + 1, 3x2 – 2y + 3
Cubic Three 5x , x + 1,
3 3 3x3 – 2y2 + 3
Quartic Four 5x , x + 1,
4 4 3x4 – 2y3 + 3
Quintic Five 5x5, x5 + 1, 3x5 – 2y4 + 3

Evaluating an Algebraic Expression

To evaluate an algebraic expression means to substitute the given specific
values for the variables and then simplify the resulting numerical expressions.
Steps to follow in evaluating algebraic expressions:
1. Substitute the given values for each variable.
2. Simplify first the expression within the parenthesis.
3. Perform all indicated operations and simplify the result.
Example 1. Evaluate
a. x + 3y if x = 2, and y = -1.
b. 2x – 3xy + 4y
2 if x = -1, and y = 2.
Solution:
a. Replacing the values for x and y and simplifying, we get
x + 3y = 2 + 3(-1 ) = 2 – 3 = -1
b. Upon substituting the values of x and y and simplifying, we obtain
2x2 -3xy + 4y = 2( -1)2 – 3(-1)(2) + 4(2) = 2(1)+ 6 + 8 = 16

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 What’s More
Tell whether each polynomial is a monomial(M), binomial(B), trinomial(T) or
multinomial (MT).

1. 3x __________________

2. 12x + 3y – 1 __________________

3. 5y – 1 __________________

4. 7x – 11y __________________
5. x(6xy) __________________
𝑥−𝑦
6. __________________
4
1
7. ab + 4 __________________
2

8. 2 (x + y + z) __________________
9. 5 (y – 3) __________________
10. 5m6 – 6m5 + 5m4 – 4m3 + 3m2 – 3 __________________

B. Find in column B the values of the algebraic expressions listed in column A if z = 2.

Write the letter of your answer on the space provided.

A B

1. 1+z a. -7

2. z–2 b. -5

3. 2z c. -2
z
_____4. d. -1
2
_____5. 3z e. 0

_____6. 2z + 1 f. 1

_____7. -2z – 1 g. 2

_____8. 4 – 3z h. 3

_____9. 3z – 1 i. 4

−7z
_____10. j. 5
2
k. 6

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 What I Have Learned

Match each term in column A with the correct meaning in column B by writing the
letter in the space provided that corresponds to each item.
A B

1. Term a. The numerical factor in a term

2. Constant b. Any combinations of numbers, variables,

grouping, symbols and operation
3. Numerical coefficient c. the variable factor of a term

4. Literal coefficient d. A symbol which represents any number from

a given replacement set
5. Algebraic expressions e. a constant or variable multiplied together

_________6. Algebra f. n in mbn

______________7. Polynomial g. A term with no variable or a term with fixed
value
_________8. Monomial h. A branch of mathematics which generalizes
the fact of arithmetic
_________9. Variables i. represents the sum of one or more terms

_________10. Exponents j. a polynomial with one term

What I Can Do

Here is another activity that will let you apply what you have learned about
terms and concepts on polynomials.
Activity
Tell whether the given expression is a polynomial or not. If it is a polynomial,
determine its degree and tell its kind according to the number of terms. If it is NOT,
explain why.
1) 3x2 6) x 1/2 – 3x + 4
2) x2 – 5xy 7) √4x4 – x7 + 3

3) 11 8) 3x2√2𝑥 – 1
1 3𝑥 3
4) 3x2 – 5xy + x3 + 5 9) 𝑥 – +6
3 4
3
5) x3 – 5x -2 + 3 10)
𝑥2
–x–1

Great work! You did a good job in applying what you have learned.
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 Assessment
Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet
of paper.
1. What is the algebraic translation of “twice as large as r”?
A. r + 2 B. 2 + r C. 2r D. 2/r
2. Which of the following can be an English translation of x - 5y?
A. the sum of x and 5y C. the difference of x and 5y
B. the sum of y and 5x D. the difference of y and 5x
3. Which of the following refers to “the circumference (C) of a circle is twice the product
of π and radius (r)?”
A. C = 2π + r B. C = 2r + π C. C = 2πr D. C = 2π/r
4. What is the algebraic expression of “ a number more than 23”?
A. n – 23 B. 23 – n C. n + 23 D. 23 + n
5. Which of the following can be an English translation of 5x?
A. the product of 5 and x C. the difference of 5 and x
B. the sum of 5 and x D. the quotient of 5 and x
6. What is x - 4 in English phrase?
A. x more than 4 B. 4 more than x C. x less than 4 D. 4 less than x
7. Which of the following mathematical expression represents “5 years ago”?
A. x – 5 B. 5 – x C. x + 5 D. 5 + x
8. Which of the following mathematical expression represents “10 years from now”?
A. n + 10 B. 10 + n C. n – 10 D. 10 – n
9. In the phrase “the number is decreased by nine”, what operation is implied?
A. Addition B. Division C. Multiplication D. Subtraction
10. In the phrase “thirteen plus a certain number g”, what operation is suggested?
A. Addition B. Division C. Multiplication D. Subtraction
11. What is the mathematical translation of “five divided by a number x”?
A. 5 + x B. 5 – x C. 5x D. 5/x
12. Which of the following expressions is the correct translation of the verbal phrase
“the total of a number y and negative four”?
A. y - 4 B. y – (-4) C. y + 4 D. y + (-4)
13. What is the mathematical phrase that is the same as “the product of v and eight?”
A. v + 8 B. v – 8 C. 8v D. v/8
14. The verbal phrase that can be translated as 𝑐 − 4 is .
A. “A number c added to four” C. “A number c multiplied by four”
B. “A number c divided by four” D. “A number c subtracted from four”
15. The verbal phrase that can be translated as 8a is .
A. “The sum of 8 and a number a” C. “The product of 8 and a number a.”
B. “The difference of 8 and a number a” D. “The quotient of 8 and a number a”
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 Additional Activities
LESSON 1:
Express the following Mathematical phrases and sentence into at least two
English phrases/sentences.
1. 2 − 𝑥

2. 3𝑥 = 1 ____________________________________________________________________

x
3.
2

LESSON 2:

A. Tell whether each statement is True or False.

1. The degree of a binomial is always 2.

2. The degree of the polynomial x2 – x is 2.

3. In the polynomial x2 – x + 1, the coefficient of x is 5.

4. The degree of the polynomial 3x2 – 5xy + x3 + 5 is 2.

5. Every trinomial is of degree 3.

B. Let us make use of your newly acquired skill! Accomplish each

task box below. The first box was done for you.

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 Answer Key

LESSON 1:

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LESSON 2:

References
Department of Education – Instructional Materials Council Secretariat (DepEd-
IMCS) (2013) Mathematics – Grade 7. ISBN: 978-971-9990-60-4, pp 112-121.

Acelajado, Maxima J. 2003. The New High School Mathematics First Year
(elementary Algebra). Diwa Scholastic Press Inc., Philippines. ISBN: 971-
48- 0628-3

Oronce, Orlando A.,et.al 2010. E-Math I Revised Edition 2010. Rex Book Store,
Inc. Philippines. ISBN 978-971-23-5479-3
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