Operation Words
Identify the operation of the word: Sum
Addition
Five more than a number
5 + n
The sum of six and x is the same as a number_______________ by six
Increased
Identify the operation of the word: Difference
Subtraction
A number divided by four
n/4
The difference between a number and seven is the same as a number __________ by seven.
Decreased
Identify the operation of the word: Product
Multiplication
The product of seven and a number
7n or 7*n
Five times a number is the same as the ___________ of five and a number.
Product
Identify the operation of the word: Quotient
Division
Nine increased by twice a number
9 + 2n
A number divided by eight is the same as the _________ of a number and eight
Quotient
What symbol do you need if you see the phrase:
Times the sum of...
Parentheses ()
Three plus the product of a number and five
3 + 5n
Six less than x is written....
x - 6 NOT 6 - x