Translating Word Phrases into Expressions With Integers Using Multiplication and Division
Learning Outcomes
- Translate expressions with integers and simplify
Exercises
Translate to an algebraic expression and simplify if possible: the product of [latex]-2[/latex] and [latex]14[/latex]. Solution: The word product tells us to multiply.| the product of [latex]-2[/latex] and [latex]14[/latex] | |
| Translate. | [latex]\left(-2\right)\left(14\right)[/latex] |
| Simplify. | [latex]-28[/latex] |
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#145358Exercises
Translate to an algebraic expression and simplify if possible: the quotient of [latex]-56[/latex] and [latex]-7[/latex].Answer: Solution: The word quotient tells us to divide.
| the quotient of [latex]−56[/latex] and [latex]−7[/latex] | |
| Translate. | [latex]-56\div \left(-7\right)[/latex] |
| Simplify. | [latex]8[/latex] |
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