ALGEBRAIC

EXPRESSION
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 TRY THIS!
Translate the following word phrase to
numerical Expression

• ten decrease by four 3. the sum of thirty - six

plus seven. and ten

2. take away seven from 4. thrice the sum of two

eleven and three.
 Algebraic Expression,
it is mathematical phrase that uses
variables, numerals, and operation
symbols.
 Numerical Expression
• it is an expression that combines numbers
and one or more operations symbols.

Variable • is any letter or symbol that represents a

number
Constant • has a fixed value that
does not change
 EXAMPLE:
2n - 6

8+7 8y - 5

10 + 3 x 4 20÷5 x 12

2b x 9
Symbol Key Word/Phrases

Addition,
+ plus, the sum of, more than, added to, increased by,
total of

Subtraction,
minus, the difference of, less than, decreased by,
- diminished by, subtracted
from, less

X, *, () Multiplication,
times, the product of, multiplied by, of

-, /, ÷ Division,
divided by, the quotient of, the ration of

is
= equal, equals, is, is the same as.
Translate to algebraic expression.

a. Six more than twice a number.

Let a = the number.
b. The sum of a number and eight divided by 2.
Let b = the number
c. Eighteen less than half a number.
 Think
Solve the following items using the correct order
of operaA kite is flying at an altitude of m
meters.

a. Express algebraically its new altitude after

rising for 25 meters.
tions on your own.
b. Express algebraically it’s new altitude after
falling 10 meters.
c. Represents algebraically its new altitude after
tripling its altitude
Determine the constant(s) and the variable(s) in
each algebraic expression.

1. 2a
2. X+3
3. 2f + 5
4. n/2
5. m + 2π
Translate the following word phrases into an algebraic expression.

1. Five more than x

2. Eight added to z
3. Seven subtracted from k
4. M increased by ten
5. Twice y
I. Express the following word II. Solve the problem.
phrases into algebraic 1. Samantha is y years old now.
expressions.
a. Represent her age 5 years from
1. nine less than w now.
2. p divided by six
3. half of k b. Represent her age 2 years ago.
4. twenty decreased by p
5. y less than one hundred
ASSIGNMEN
T1. Migo weighed s kilograms. Express algebraically his
Solve the problem.

weight after he gained 2.7 kilograms.

2. Romar is twice as old as Mavic. If Mavic is q, Jaypee
is 2 years older than Romar.
a. If Mavic is q years old, how old is Romar
algebraically?
b. Express Jaypee’s age algebraically.
c. Write an expression for the sum of Romar and Mavic
ages.