Mathematics Grade 7 15 min

Write an equation from words

Write an equation from words

What you'll learn

  • Identify the key words and phrases in a word problem that indicate mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) with 80% accuracy.
  • Translate simple one-step word problems into algebraic equations using appropriate variables with 90% accuracy.
  • Write and solve one-step algebraic equations representing real-world scenarios presented in word problems and correctly interpret the solution in the context of the original problem.
  • Explain the relationship between a word problem and its corresponding algebraic equation in a clear and concise manner.

Tutorial Preview

1

The sum of a number and 8 is 20. Write an equation.

2

The product of 4 and a number is 36. Write an equation.

3

Seven less than twice a number is 11. Write an equation.

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
A number plus 5 equals 12. Write the equation.
0.n+5=12
1.n-5=12
2.5n=12
3.n/5=12
Easy
The product of a number and 3 is 21. Write the equation.
0.3x=21
1.x+3=21
2.x-3=21
3.x/3=21
Easy
A number decreased by 4 is 10. Write the equation.
0.a+4=10
1.a-4=10
2.4-a=10
3.4a=10

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You'll be able to: Identify the key words and phrases in a word problem that indicate mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) with 80% accuracy; Translate simple one-step word problems into algebraic equations….

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