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Problems
*Represent a given situation using algebraic
expressions or equations in one variable.
*Simplify and evaluate algebraic
expressions.
The biggest challenge to solving word problems is
figuring out whether to add, subtract, multiply or
divide.
a number increased by 5
a number minus 11
subtract 11 from a number
difference of a number and 11
11 less than a number
x 11
a number decreased by 11
3 times a number
3 multiplied by a number
product of 3 and a number
3m
a number divided by 7 a
2. n - 10
3. n + 10
4. 10 + n
7) The quotient t and 4
1. 4 goes into t
2. t goes into 4
3. Multiply 4 by t
4. Add 4 and t
8) 18 divided by a number, g
1. 18 - g
2. 18 g
3. g + 18
4. 18 g
ABC 2.4
Setting Up Algebra Word
Problems
To set up algebra word problems:
2x - 4 = 22
Translate the word problem into an
equation. DO NOT find the solution yet.
1. Triple the original number, n, is 2,700.
3n = 2700
2. The product of a number, y, and 5 is equal to
15.
5y = 15
3. Four times the difference of a number, x, and 2
is 20.
4(x 2) = 20