Directions: Translate the following word phrases into
algebraic equation. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. The difference between eight and a number is three.
2. Four times a number increased by seven is thirty-five.
3. Sixteen less than twice a number is thirty-two.
4. Forty is equal to twice a number decreased by five.
5. If five times a number is added to ten, the result is sixty.
6. Three times a number less forty is eighty.
7. Twice a number increased by four is thirty.
8. The difference of four times a number and ten is twenty-six.
9. Seventy-five is five times number added by fifteen.
10. The result of twice a number divided by eleven is 6.
Answers & Comments
1. 8-x= 3
2. 4x+7=35
3. 2x-16=32
4. 40=2x-5
5. 5x+10=60
6. 3x-40=80
7. 2x+4=30
8. 4x-10=26
9. 75=5x+15
10. 2x÷11=6