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Mathematics
Quarter 3 – Week 3 Module 3
Translating Real-Life Verbal
Equations into Letters or Symbols
and Vice Versa

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Mathematics – Grade 6
Quarter 3 – Week 3 Module 3 – Giving the Translation of Real-Life Verbal
Equations into Letters or Symbols and Vice Versa.

First Edition, 2021

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 Target

Hey kids, it’s nice to be back. How are you today? Do you miss me? I hope that
you are doing great despite this pandemic we are dealing with. Anyway, you are lucky
today because you are again invited to join me in my journey towards another world
of exciting Mathematics problems.

This module was designed and written for you to understand the process on
how to translate real-life verbal expressions and equations into letters or symbols and
vice versa. (M6AL-IIIe-16).
After going through this module, you are expected to:

• Define equation.
• Translate real-life expressions and equations into letters or symbols and
vice versa.

Jumpstart

Ok let us start with the first activity. This activity will

enable you to assess your prior knowledge regarding
our lesson.

Directions: Match the algebraic equations/expressions in Column A with their

word translation in Column B. Write the letter that corresponds to your answer.
Write your answer on your activity notebook.
A B
_____ 1. 5 + n a. a certain number subtracted by six
_____ 2. a – 6 b. the sum of four and a number is fifteen
_____ 3. 2b + 3 c. nine times a number subtracted by seven is eleven
_____ 4. 4c – 8 d. twice a number added to three
_____ 5. 3s – 3 e. four times a number subtracted by eight
_____ 6. 4 + b = 15 f. three times a number minus three
_____ 7. 2a – 6 = 12 g. four times the sum of a number and four is
thirty-six
10
_____ 8. +3=8 h. the sum of five and a certain number
h
_____ 9. 9d – 7 = 11 i. four times a number subtracted by six
_____ 10. 4(c + 4) = 36 j. the quotient of ten and a number added to three is
equal to eight
k. twice a number minus six is equal to twelve

Discover

One of the most important skills in math that we

have to acquire, especially when it comes to solving
word problems, is the ability to translate verbal
phrases or sentences to equations. When we say
equation, this is a mathematical sentence with an
equal sign which shows that two expressions on
either side are equal. To translate verbal phrases
or sentences to algebraic equations, mastery on
translating verbal phrases to algebraic expressions
is required.

Let us consider the following examples.

Example 1: Translate into an algebraic equation: The sum of a number and ten
is twenty.
Solution:
Let b be the number. Then, we have:
the sum of a number and ten is twenty

b + 10 = 20
or
a number plus ten is twenty

b + 10 = 20
 Therefore, Algebraic Equation: b + 10 = 20

Example 2: Translate into an algebraic equation: Thrice a number decreased

by eight is equal to fourteen.
Solution:
Let a be the number. Then, we have:
thrice a number decreased by eight is equal to fourteen

3a - 8 = 14
Therefore, the algebraic equation is 3a – 8 = 14

Example 3: Translate into an algebraic equation: If seven is added to the

difference of a number and sixteen, the sum is fifty.
Solution:
Let c be the number. Then, we have:
the difference of a number and sixteen plus seven is fifty

c – 16 + 7 = 50
The algebraic equation is: c – 16 + 7 = 50 or (c – 16) + 7 = 50
Example 4: Translate into word phrases: 3 + a = 11
Solution:
3 + a = 11
Three plus a number is eleven
Therefore, the word phrase is: Three plus a number is eleven.
or
3 + a = 11
Three sum a number is eleven
Word phrase: The sum of three and a number is eleven.

Example 5: Translate into word phrases: 2b – 4 = 8

Solution:
2b - 4 = 8
 twice a number minus four is equal to eight
Word translation is: Twice a number minus four is equal to eight.
Example 6: Translate into word phrases: 2(a + 6) = 22
Solution:
2 (a + 6) = 22
Twice sum of a number and six is twenty-two
Work phrase is: Twice the sum of a number and six is twenty- two.

Remember this:
The following translation will help you also in translating algebraic equations
into word phrases and vice versa.

Algebraic English Words

Translation
+ Plus; the sum of; more than; increased; total; add
- Minus; subtract; less; less than; take away; difference;
reduced; decreased; diminished; remain
x, ( ), Times; multiply; product
÷ Quotient; divided by; ratio of
2a Twice; two times
3a Thrice; three times
 Explore

Here are some enrichment activities for you to work

on to master and strengthen the basic concepts
you have learned from this lesson.

Directions: Translate each of the following algebraic equations into word

phrases and the word phrases into algebraic equations. Put your answer on
your activity notebook.

1. 4a + 10 = 30
Answer: _______________________________________________
2. 5(a – 2) = 12
Answer: _______________________________________________
3. 2(a – 3) = 18
Answer: _______________________________________________
4. 5a = 5
Answer: _______________________________________________
5. 2(a + 2) = 3
Answer: _______________________________________________
6. Four times a number increased by three is equal to fifteen.
Answer: _____________________
7. Twenty-six is equal to thrice a number decreased by five.
Answer: _____________________
8. If six times a number is added to thirty-three, the result is seventy-five.
Answer: _____________________
9. The difference between nine times a number and sixteen is seventy-four.
Answer: _____________________
10. Three less than five times a number is equal to sixty-seven.
Answer: _____________________
 Deepen

Directions: Translate the following into algebraic equations or word phrases

then choose the letter that corresponds to your answer. Put your answer in
your activity notebook.
1. Six times the sum of twelve and a certain number is one hundred.
A. 12(6 + N) = 100 B. 12(6 - N) = 100
C. 6(12 + N) = 100 D. 6(12 – N) = 100

2. Thirty taken from five times a certain number is equal to twenty.

A. 5a – 30 = 20 B. 30 – 5N = 20 C. 5N + 30 = 20 D. 30 + 5N = 20
3. Fifteen added to three times a number is equal to thirty-five.
A.15 + 3b = 35 B. 15 + 35b = 3 C. 15 – 3b = 35 D.15 – 35b = 3
4. Five times a number decreased by twenty-five is ten.
A. 5c + 25 = 10 B. 5c – 25 = 10 C. 25 + 5c = 10 D. 25 – 5c = 10
5. Twice the sum of ninety and a certain number is equal to two hundred.
A. 2(90 + a) = 200 B. 2(90 – a) = 200
C. 90(2 + a) = 200 D. 90(2 – a) = 200
6. Translate into word phrases: b + 16 = 24
A. The sum of a number and twenty-four is equal to sixteen.
B. The difference of a number and twenty-four is equal to sixteen.
C. The sum of a number and sixteen is equal to twenty-four.
D. The difference of a number and sixteen is equal to twenty-four.
7. Translate into word phrases: 5a – 6 = 9
A. Five times a number diminished by six is equal to nine.
B. Five times a number increased by six is equal to nine.
C. Five times a number more than six is nine.
D. Five times a number added to six is nine.
8. What is the word phrase translation of 4(b + 3) = 28?
 A. Four times the difference of a number and three is twenty-eight.
B. Four times the quotient of a number and three is twenty-eight.
C. Four times the sum of a number6 and three is twenty-eight.
D. Four times the product of a number and three is twenty-eight.
9. Translate the algebraic equation 2n – 13 = 11 into words.
A. Twice a number increased by thirteen is equal to eleven.
B. Twice a number decreased by thirteen is equal to eleven.
C. Twice a number increased by eleven is equal to thirteen.
D. Twice a number decreased by eleven is equal to thirteen.

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10. Translate + 7 = 12 into word phrase.
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A. The product of a number and two subtracted to seven is twelve.
B. The procuct of a number and two added to seven is twelve.
C. The quotient of a number and two subtracted to seven is twelve.
D. The quotient of a number and two added to seven is twelve.

Gauge

Activity 1:
Directions: Translate the following into word phrases or algebraic equations.
Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer. Put your answer in your
activity notebook.
____1. Five times a number increased by twelve is eighteen.
A. 5a + 12 = 18 B. 5a – 12 = 18 C. 18 = 5a + 12 D. 18 = 5a – 12
____2. Fifty is equal to thrice a number increased by eleven.
A. 3 + 11a = 50 B. 3a x 11 = 50 C. 50 = 3a – 11 D. 50 = 3a + 11
____3. If six times a number is subtracted by five, the difference is fifty-five.
A. 6a + 5 = 55 B. 6a – 5 = 55 C. 6a x 5 = 55 D. 6a ÷ 5 = 55
____4. The sum of four times a number and twelve is forty-eight.
 A. 4a – 12 = 48 B. 4a + 12 = 48 C. 4a ÷ 12 = 48 D. 4a x 12 = 48
____5. The product of seven and a number diminished by four is twenty-four.
A. 7a = 24 – 24 B. 24 – 7a = 4 C. 7a + 24 = 4 D. 24 = 7a – 4
____6. Eight times the difference of a number and two is equal to twenty.
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A. 8(b – 2) = 20 B. 8(b + 2) = 20 C. 2(b – 8) = 20 D. 2(b + 8) = 20

Activity 2
Directions: Write TRUE if the algebraic equations in Column A is the correct
translation of the mathematical sentences in Column B. Put your answer in
your activity notebook.
TRUE Algebraic Mathematical Sentences
or Equations
FALSE
1 5y – 9 = 13 Five times a number decreased by nine is
thirteen.
2 3k + 7 = 34 Three times a number increased by seven is
equal to thirty-four.
3 8(w – 4) = 8 Eight times the sum of a number and four is
equal to eight.
4 2d + 2 = 20 Twice a number diminished by two is equal
to twenty.
5 (6 + N) + 10 = 40 The sum of six and a number added to ten is
equal to forty.
6 𝑎 Four added to the product of a number and
4+ =5 three is equal to five.
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Great job! You are done with this

module.
Jumpstart Explore
1. h 6. b 1. Four times a number added to ten is equal to thirty.
2. a 7. k 2. Five times the difference of a number and two is equal to twelve.
3. d 8. j 3. Twice the difference of a number and three is eighteen.
4. e 9. c 4. Five times a number is equal to five.
5. f 10. g 5. Two times the sum of a number and two is equal to three.
6. 4a + 3 = 15
7. 26 = 3a – 5
8. 6a + 33 = 75
9. 9a – 16 = 74
10. 5a – 3 = 67
Deepen Gauge
1. C 6. C Activity 1 Activity 2
2. A 7. A 1. A 1. TRUE
3. A 8. C 2. D 2. TRUE
4. B 9. B 3. B 3. FALSE
5. A 10. D 4. B 4. FALSE
5. D 5. TRUE
6. A 6. FALSE
Answer Key
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