Writing Basic Algebraic Expressions

Match each question to the correct algebraic expression What is the sum of x + 8? x + 8 What is the product of s and 10? 10s What do you get when you subtract 9 from b? b - 9 What is j divided by 22? j What is 12 decreased by r? 12 - r Match each phrase with the correct algebraic expression. h multiplied by 5 5h 10 larger than x 10 + x 9 less than f f - 9 triple y 3y n divided by by 4 n quadruple t 4t There are x students trying out for the leading role in the play at drama club. Only 7 students will be chosen. How many students will not be chosen? Write your answer to the word problem in the form of an algebraic expression. There are g students who volunteered to wipe tables at lunch. The principal said she wishes she had three times as many volunteers. How many volunteers would the principal like to have? Write your answer to the word problems in the form of an algebraic expression.