Activity 2:

Translate the following English phrases to mathematical phrases/ algebraic expressions. Write your answer on the blank before the number.

1. Seven more than d

2. the sum of thirty-eight and seventy-one

3. the product of nine and y plus thirteen

4. Negative twenty-three less than fifty

5. The difference of ten and f divided by four

Answer:

1. d + 7

2. 38 + 71

3. (9 × y) + 13

4. 50 - (-23)

5. (10 - f) ÷ 4

Answer:

1. d + 7
2. 38 + 71
3. 9y + 13
4. (-23) - fifty
5. 10 - f/4

Explanation:

1. More than means "plus"
2. sum means "plus"
3. If you multiply 9 and y you will get 9y
4. less than means "minus"
5. difference means "minus", The numerator should be the " 10 - f "