ST.

MARY MAGDALENE COLLEGES OF LAGUNA

Purok 1, Uwisan, Calamba City
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
LEARNING MODULE IN MATHEMATICS 10

NAME
GRADE AND SECTION
TEACHER ERVIN B. COLIFLORES
MODULE NUMBER 9 TRACKING NUMBER

CONTENT STANDARD • Demonstrates understanding of key concepts of algebraic expressions, the

properties of real numbers as applied in linear equations, and inequalities in
one variable.
UNIT 2: Algebraic Expression
PERFORMANCE • Is able to model situations using oral, written, graphical, and algebraic
STANDARD methods in solving problems
involving algebraic expressions, linear equations, and inequalities in one
variable.
MOST ESSENTIAL • Translates English phrases to mathematical phrases and vice versa.
LEARNING Interprets the meaning of an where n is a positive integer.
COMPETENCIES

Pre-Assessment
Write TRUE if algebraic symbols is appropriate in mathematical statement and FALSE if it is incorrect.
______1. twice a number x added to 1000 (2x + 1000)
______2. a number n decreased by five ( n – 5)
______3. twice a number x added to 15 (2x + 15)
______4. a number n decreased by seven ( n – 7)
______ 5. The area of a rectangle is the product of the length and the width of the triangle(A = lw)

INTRODUCTION
Useful Tips to translate the Statements into Algebraic Symbol and vice versa
Algebra is sometimes defined as the science of signs and symbols. Hence, solution of most mathematics
problem depend upon the language of algebra by using the various signs, symbols and notations in algebra.
One of the important aspect 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 symbol.
A knowledge of constant and variable alongside with symbols of relations and operations will facilitate
translation of verbal phrases into mathematical phrases
The symbol of operations and relations with their corresponding meanings are as follows:

Examples:
Mathematical translate phrases into each verbal phrases.
 twice a number x added to 10 =                         2x + 10
 a number n decreased by five =                         n - 5
 a number and multiplied by 7 =                         7y
 twice a number a   divided by three =                         2a / 3
 five times a number x minus four =                        5x - 4
 thrice the sum of a number  x and six =                        3 (x + 6)
 a number x is divided by two added to seven =                         7 + x / 2

Now lets algebraic symbols translate into mathematical statement.

2x + y (this can be stated as :)
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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
LEARNING MODULE IN MATHEMATICS 10

 twice the sum of x and y

 two times x increased by y
 and more than twice x
 x exceeds by twice y
x - 3y
 x minus thrice y
 thrice and subtracted from x
 three times y less than x
 x diminished by thrice y
5x + 2y
 the product of five X added to the product of two and y
 the sum of five times x and two times y
 five times x increased by twice  y
 twice and more than five times x
x / y - 2z
 the quotient of x and y decreased by twice z
 x divided by y less twice z
 twice z less than the quotient of x and y
 the difference between the quotient of x and y, and twice z

Formulas are equations that state relationships between quantities. These formulas can be translated into
verbal sentences.
A = lw
 The area of a rectangle is the product of the length and the width of the triangle.
P = 2 l + 2 w
 The perimeter of a rectangle is the sum of twice its length and twice its width.
d = rt
 The distance traveled by a moving body is the product of rate and time.

Activity 1:
A. Translate into verbal phrases.
 n-4
 n+8
 n-3
Answer:
1.

2.

3.

2. Translate in algebraic symbols.

 eight times a number x increased by three.
 five times a number n added to six.
 the sum of the number n and seven multiplied by two.
Answer:
1.

2.

3.

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LEARNING MODULE IN MATHEMATICS 10

Translate Phrases to Mathematical Expressions

Many words and phrases suggest mathematical operations . The following common words and phrases
indicate addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Verbal phrases can be translated into variable expressions. Some examples are below.

Whenever possible, select a single variable to represent an unknown quantity. Then express related quantities
in terms of the first variable selected.

Examples
For each relationship, select a variable to represent one quantity and state what that variable represents. Then
express the second quantity in terms of the variable selected.
a) The Kings scored 7 more points than the Rangers.
Let r = number of points scored by the Rangers 
Let r + 7 = number of points scored by the Kings
b) Bob and Marc share $65.
Let a = how much Bob receives. 
Let 65 - a = amount Marc receives.

Practice
Write each statement as an algebraic expression.
1) Kim has 7 more than 5 times the amount Sylvia has.
2) The length of a rectangle is 3 feet less than 4 times its width.
3) Write an expression to represent how much a realtor will earn at a 6% commission on a house that
costs x dollars.
Write each problem below as an equation.
4) The number of cents in d dimes is 120.
5) The cost of x gallons of gasoline at $3.20 per gallon is $35.20.
6) One train travels 3 miles more than twice the distance another train travels. The total distance traveled by
both trains is 800 miles.

Answer Key

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Purok 1, Uwisan, Calamba City
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
LEARNING MODULE IN MATHEMATICS 10

ACTIVITY 1:
Translate in algebraic symbols.
1. a number n decreased by seven
2. a number n decreased by ten
3. twice a number x added to 30
4. twice a number x added to 50
5. twice a number x added to 100

Answer:
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Reference:
https://www.britannica.com/science/algebra

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