-The word Rebus comes from Latin and

it means "of thing".

-Rebus puzzle is a kind of word puzzle that

consist of pictures representing
syllables, words or parts of words.

-Rebus puzzles are great not only for fun

but they help improve logic and problem
solving skills as well.
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ANALYSIS
1. Why is it important to know the
different words associated with the
different mathematical symbols?
2. How will you use this in the
future?
CONTENT STANDARDS:
The learner demonstrates understanding
of key concepts of algebraic expressions,
the properties of real numbers as
applied in linear equations, and
inequalities in one variable.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
The learner is able to model situations
using oral, written, graphical, and
algebraic methods in solving problems
involving algebraic expressions, linear
equations, and inequalities in one
variable.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Determine the word/s that are used to
indicate mathematical operations
2.Translate verbal phrases to mathematical
expressions, and vice versa
3. Participate actively during the discussion
 Example 1
Translate the verbal phrases into
algebraic expressions.
a. the sum of x and y
b. 6 more than a
c. twice m
d. the difference of b and 10
e. 9 less than z
 Example 2

Translate these phrases into their

algebraic equivalents
a. the difference of twice a number and 3
b. the sum three consecutive odd
integers
c. 6 less than 8 times a number
 Example 3

Express each of these algebraic

expressions in at least 3 different verbal
phrases.
a. x + 7
b. 3x
c. a - 4
 APPLICATION
(Flash Card Drill)

Translate the following

into mathematical
phrase.
 1.

x increased
by 7
1.
 2.

x divided
by y
2.
 3.

thrice the
number w
3.
 4.

q decreased
by 8
4.
 5.

x more
than y
5.
 6.

z less
than 3
6.
 7.

5 times x
plus y
7.
 8.
3 times the
sum of
a and b
 8.

3(a + b)
 9.
the difference
of x and 5
divided by 8
 9.

(x – 5)/8
 10.
8 multiplied by
the difference
of y and 2
 10.

8(y – 2)
 Do this.
Translate the following in at least 2
different verbal phrases.
1. 3x – 4
2. n + 8
3. 2/(x + y)
4. 5y – 2
5. 2x + 3