Aim Translating Variables and Expression Do Now Define

Aim: Translating Variables and Expression Do Now: Define the following 1) Expression 2) Algebraic 3) Variable 4) Numeric

Yes this is math, but you still need to know your vocabulary… What do these mean? ? Ø Quotient Ø Product Ø Increased By Ø Decreased By Ø More Than Ø Less Than **The word ‘Than’ means _____

English and Math… Same difference � Several expressions may have the same meaning. For actors, the English expression break a leg means good luck. � In math, what is a another expression for 5 ∙ 7 ?

What is an algebraic expression for the word phrases? 1. 8 times a number (n) 2. The quotient of a number and 5 3. 4. 32 more than a number 58 less than a number

Words into Math 1. What is an expression for 18 more than a number? 2. What is an expression for 3 more than twice a number? 3. What is an expression for 9 less than the quotient of 6 and a number?

Now You’re On Your Own… � What is the algebraic expression for each word phrase? ◦ The quotient of 18 and a number ◦ 8 less than the product of a number (x) and 4 ◦ **Do the following phrases mean the same thing? ? � 6 less than a number � 6 less a number

Math to English… Get Used to It How can we translate 3 x into an English phrase? Translate 2 x + 7.

Try These… � What is an word phrase for the following algebraic expression? 1. 2. 3. 10 + x 2 x – 6 8 – 2 x

Word Problems… Your Favorite � Joe went to an amusement park and paid $5 for admission. While inside he paid $2 per ride he went on. ◦ How much money did Joe spend if her went on 2 rides? ◦ How much money did Joe spend if her went on 8 rides?

2 x + 5 OR 5 + 2 x Number of Rides Expression Cost 1 2(1) + 5 2 3 n