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MS1
Translating Phrases - Linear Expression

Translate each verbal phrase into an algebraic expression.

1) Subtract 5 from one-half of y

2) The product of 4 and t is added to 1

3) 3 times c minus 6

4) Two-fifths of x is reduced by 7

5) Subtract a half from the product of 2 and b

6) Product of x and 4 is decreased by one-quarter

7) Total of 8 and 4 times y

8) Sum of one-sixth and thrice of n

9) Ratio of m and 7 added to 2

10) One-fifth of x is subtracted from 18

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Answer Key

MS1
Translating Phrases - Linear Expression

Translate each verbal phrase into an algebraic expression.

y
–5
1) Subtract 5 from one-half of y 2

2) The product of 4 and t is added to 1 4t + 1

3) 3 times c minus 6 3c – 6

2x
–7
4) Two-fifths of x is reduced by 7 5

1
2b –
5) Subtract a half from the product of 2 and b 2

1
4x –
6) Product of x and 4 is decreased by one-quarter 4

7) Total of 8 and 4 times y 4y + 8

1
3n +
8) Sum of one-sixth and thrice of n 6

m
+2
9) Ratio of m and 7 added to 2 7

1
18 – x
10) One-fifth of x is subtracted from 18 5

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