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The Language of Algebra
Write an algebraic expression for 9 plus the Write an algebraic expression for the difference of
product of 2 and the number d. 6 and 4 times a number x.
Plus implies add, and product implies multiply. A. 6 – 4x
B. (6 – 4)x
9 plus the product of 2 and the number d C. 6 + 4x
D. 6x – 4
9 + 2d Answer
Answer the expression can be written as
9 + 2d.
Write an algebraic expression for one half the size
of the original perimeter p.
Write an algebraic expression for two thirds of the
original volume v. A. 2p
1
The word of implies multiply. B. p
2
two thirds of the original volume v C. p 2
D. p 1/2
2/3 x v
The expression can be written Answer
2
Answer as v.
3
Write an algebraic expression for the product of 6
Write an algebraic expression for the product of and x to the f fth power.
3
and a to the seventh power.
4 A. 6x 5
The word product implies multiplication.
B. 30x
the product of ¾ a to the seventh power
C. 6(5x)
¾ x a7 D. 5x 6
The expression can be written Answer
3
Answer as a .
7
4
Your Turn!
Write Algebraic Expression
Write an algebraic expression for nine more than a number h.
A. 9 – h
B. 9h
C. 9 + h
D. h – 9
Answer
7
