Choose the correct answer from the words inside the parenthesis to complete each item below. Encircle the word.


1. A (variable , constant) is used to represent a number.

2. The phrase"decrease by " can be used to represent ( addition, subtraction).

3. A ( circle , parenthesis) is used to enclosed independent groupings.

4. The phrase "seven less than a number" when translated into mathematicall expression is (x - 7 , 7 - x).

5. The phrase thrice a number is a keyword used in (addition, multiplication).

6. The expression, m-5 when translated into English is ( a number m is diminished by five, five less than a number).

7. The given, 6 ( x + 2 )= 30 an algebraic ( expression, equation).

8. Three times a number p added to nine "would give us ( 9 + 3p, 3p + 9 ).

9. "Four times a number decreased by 2", would give us ( 4x -2, 2 - 4x = 24).

10. The given , y/2 + 15 when written into verbal phrase is ( fifteen added to the quotient of a number y and two , a number y divided by two and fifteen).





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