Olsen- Algebra 1
Translating Expressions TRICKY ONE
SOL A1.1
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#1
Algebraic Expression
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𝟗𝒙 + 𝟕
𝟗(𝒙 + 𝟕)
Verbal Expression
** must use SUM OF in both
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you determine which one to write.
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#2
Algebraic Expression
Verbal Expression
𝟖
−𝟐
𝒃
𝟖
𝒃−𝟐
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you determine which one to write.
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Olsen- Algebra 1
Translating Expressions TRICKY ONE
SOL A1.1
#3
Algebraic Expression
√𝒙 + 𝟓
√𝒙 + 𝟓
Verbal Expression
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#4
Algebraic Expression
𝒙𝟑 − 𝟖
𝟑
√𝒙 − 𝟖
Verbal Expression
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Olsen- Algebra 1
Translating Expressions TRICKY ONE
SOL A1.1
#5
Algebraic Expression
|𝒙𝟐 − 𝟓|
|𝒙𝟐 | − 𝟓
Verbal Expression
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#6
Algebraic Expression
𝒏𝟐 + 𝟔
(𝒏 + 𝟔)𝟐
Verbal Expression
** Must use SUM OF in both
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Olsen- Algebra 1
Translating Expressions TRICKY ONE
SOL A1.1
#7
Algebraic Expression
Verbal Expression
Five less than the product of 8 and a
number.
Five less the product of 8 and a
number.
Explain in your own words how these math phrases are different. Be sure to mention KEY WORDS that help
you determine which one to write.
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#8
Algebraic Expression
Verbal Expression
The difference of 4 times a
number and 12.
4 times the difference of a number
and 12.
Explain in your own words how these math phrases are different. Be sure to mention KEY WORDS that help
you determine which one to write.
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Olsen- Algebra 1
Translating Expressions TRICKY ONE
SOL A1.1
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