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What is the algebraic expression for '2 inches shorter than Kathryn's height'?
What is the algebraic expression for '2 inches shorter than Kathryn's height'?
k - 2
What is the algebraic expression for 'the quotient of some numbers and thirteen'?
What is the algebraic expression for 'the quotient of some numbers and thirteen'?
x/13
What is the algebraic expression for 'some number added to seventeen'?
What is the algebraic expression for 'some number added to seventeen'?
x + 17
What is the algebraic expression for 'six centimeters shorter than the length of the pencil'?
What is the algebraic expression for 'six centimeters shorter than the length of the pencil'?
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What is the algebraic expression for 'three subtracted from the product of a number and 8'?
What is the algebraic expression for 'three subtracted from the product of a number and 8'?
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What is the algebraic expression for 'eight more than the quotient of a number and four'?
What is the algebraic expression for 'eight more than the quotient of a number and four'?
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What is the algebraic expression for 'twice as long as the length of the string'?
What is the algebraic expression for 'twice as long as the length of the string'?
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What is the algebraic expression for 'six minutes less than Bob's time'?
What is the algebraic expression for 'six minutes less than Bob's time'?
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What is the algebraic expression for 'Joan's temperature increased by two degrees'?
What is the algebraic expression for 'Joan's temperature increased by two degrees'?
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What is the algebraic expression for 'seven times a certain number'?
What is the algebraic expression for 'seven times a certain number'?
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What is the algebraic expression for 'twice the sum of two and y'?
What is the algebraic expression for 'twice the sum of two and y'?
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Study Notes
Algebraic Expressions Translation
- "Two inches shorter than Kathryn's height" translates to k - 2.
- "The quotient of some numbers and thirteen" is represented as x/13.
- "Some number added to seventeen" is expressed as x + 17.
- "Six centimeters shorter than the length of the pencil" can be written as p - 6.
- "Three subtracted from the product of a number and 8" translates to (n * 8) - 3.
- "Eight more than the quotient of a number and four" is represented by 8 + (n/4).
- "Twice as long as the length of the string" translates to 2 * x.
- "Six minutes less than Bob's time" can be expressed as B - 6.
- "Joan's temperature increased by two degrees" is written as J + 2.
- "Seven times a certain number" is represented by 7 * x.
- "Twice the sum of two and y" translates to 2(2 + y).
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Test your understanding of translating word problems into algebraic expressions. This quiz covers various phrases and how they can be represented mathematically. Improve your skills in turning everyday language into algebraic form.
