Write an Equation
Ten more than a number
x + 10
Sum
addition
X + 5
Five more than a number
x plus five
j - 3 = 10
j=13
2x - 3 = 7
x = 5
The difference of a number and five
n - 5
Product
multiplication
y - 5
a number decreased by 5
the difference between y and 5
5 less than a number
g + 8 = 15
g = 23
5 + 2a = 15
a = 5
The product of five and a number
5x
Quotient
division
5/y
The quotient of five and a number
five divided by a number
five divided by y
5x = 15
x = 3
12 - 3a = 15
a = -1
The quotient of 10 and a number
10/x
Difference
subtraction
2j
two times a number
the product of three and j
2 multiplied by j
double j
x/2 = 5
x = 10
x/2 - 3 = 5
x = 16
A quantity increased by 3
x + 3
Less than
Subtraction
a number times one half
x (1/2)
-3 + K = 5
K = 8
3(a + 2) = 12
a = 2