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1. Translating Expressions
Expressions using the addition sign to connect variable and constant
verbal (word) expressions algebraic expressions
a number plus 5 n + 5 or 5 + n
10 more than a number 10 + n or n + 10
20 added to a number 20 + n or n + 20
8 greater than a number n + 8 or 8 + n
a number increased by 4 n + 4 or 4 + n
the sum of a number plus ½ n + ½ or ½ + n
Expressions using the subtraction sign to connect
variable and constant
verbal(word) expressions
algebraic expressions
a number minus 10 n - 10
20 minus a number 20 - n
5 less than a number * n - 5*
the difference of a number and 9 n - 9
a number decreased by 6 n - 6
a number diminished by 7 n - 7

2. Expressions using the multiplication sign to connect
variable and constant
verbal (word) expressions algebraic expressions
three times a number
3 x n or 3n
3n is more correct, because the
times sign looks like an "x" which is
sometimes the chosen variable
Expressions using the division sign to connect variable
and constant
verbal (word) expressions algebraic expressions
a number divided by 6 n ÷ 6