1.   Write an algebraic expression for the verbal expression. the sum of 4 and one half of the number x
    A. 4 + ÷ x B. 4 + x
    C. 4 - x D. 4 - ÷ x
    Hint

  2.   Write a simplified expression to represent 5 times the sum of x and 3 increased by 10.
    A. 35x B. 5x + 25
    C. 18x D. 5x + 13
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  3.   Translate the phrase the sum of five and two times a number into a variable expression.
    A. 5(2 + n) B. 5n + 2
    C. 5 + 2n D. 2(n + 5)
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  4.   Translate the phrase one-fourth less than a number times 4 into a variable expression.
    A. - a B. 4a -
    C. - 4b D. - 4
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  5.   Translate the phrase the sum of negative four times a number and eighteen into a variable expression.
    A. -4(y + 18) B. -14(y + 18)
    C. -4y + 18 D. -4 + 18y
    Hint



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