1.
Which phrase does
not
indicate subtraction?
A.
less than
B.
the ratio of
C.
the difference of
D.
decreased by
Hint
2.
Write an algebraic expression for the verbal expression ''five more than the product of
z
and 10.''
A.
5
z
+ 10
B.
5 + (
z
÷ 10)
C.
10
z
+ 5
D.
5 + (10 ÷
z
)
Hint
3.
Write a sentence for the equation 11 +
= 16.
A.
Eleven added to
x
divided by 2 is equal to 16.
B.
The product of
x
and 2 increased by 11 is equivalent to 16.
C.
The product of eleven and
x
divided by 2 is equal to 16.
D.
The quotient of
x
and 2 decreased by 11 is equivalent to 16.
Hint
4.
The cost of a shirt is $11.99. When Ian pays for the shirt plus tax with a 20-dollar bill, he receives $7.30 in change. Which equation represents this situation if
t
is the tax on the shirt?
A.
11.99 +
t
= 20.00 - 7.30
B.
11.99
t
= 20.00 - 7.30
C.
t
- 11.99 = 20.00 - 7.30
D.
20.00 - 11.99
t
= 7.30
Hint
5.
Write a verbal expression for 7
n
+ 12 – 3.
A.
three times a number plus seven minus twelve
B.
seven times a number plus twelve minus three
C.
seven times three plus a number minus twelve
D.
three plus seven times a number times twelve plus eight
Hint