Math Review: Algebra (Word Problems Involving One & Two Variables)
Identifying the Algebraic Equivalent of a Stated Relationship | Solving Word Problems Involving One & Two Unknowns
Identifying the Algebraic Equivalent of a Stated Relationship
x + y the sum of x and y
x - y the sum of x and y
xy the product of x and y
x/y the quotient of x and y
Write an expression for each of the following.
1. The sum of the product of x and y and the quotient of x and y.
2. The product of the sum of x and y and the quotient of x and y.
3. The quotient of the product of x and y and the sum of x and y.
4. The square of the difference of x and y.
5. The square of the quotient of the sum of x and y and the product of x and y.
6. The square root of the quotient of x and y.
7. The square root of the sum of the product of x and y and the quotient of x and y.
8. Twelve more than the square of the product of the sum of x and y and the difference of x and y.
Solutions
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