Write a Verbal Phrase as an algebraic expression.
Real Life Situations
Step 1 – Choose a variable for the unknown amount.
Step 2 – Look for key words to identify the operation(s).
Step 3 – Translate the words into an algebraic expression.
1. Eight dollars more than Ryan earned
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2. Ten dollars less than the original price
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3. Four points fewer than the Eagles scored
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4. The number of inches in an unknown number of feet
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5. The total cost of a shirt and an $8 pair of socks
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6. The total cost of 2 bottles of nail polish and a $5 magazine
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7. Eight more yards than twice Shawn’s yardage
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8. One third of Jamie’s height
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You try:
1. Four times more money than Elliot
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2. Half as many pages as George
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3. The width of a box that is 4 inches less than the length
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4. The cost of a CD and a $12 DVD
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5. The total amount of 3 drinks and a box of popcorn that
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costs $3.50
6. Six feet less than the width
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7. Four times as many apples
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8. Ten more shoes than Ruben
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9. 6 hours more per week than Theodore
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10. One third of the points that the Eagles scored
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11. Twice as many ringtones as Mary
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12. $5 dollars less o dinner than James spent
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13. Six years less than Tracy’s age
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14. Bowl three games and pay for $2 shoe rental
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15. House of Representatives has 35 more members
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than four times the Senate