Write expressions with a letter from phrases with two operations
Type the letter of the expression that matches the phrase. Follow the order of the steps in the words, and watch for “the sum of” or “the difference of” groups.
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Which expression matches “2 times the difference of b and 4”? A) 2(b − 4); B) 2b − 4; C) 4 − 2b; D) 2b + 4
Answer: A
Which expression matches “5 times the difference of k and 4”? A) 5k + 4; B) 5(k − 4); C) 5(k + 4); D) (k + 4) ÷ 5
Answer: B
Which expression matches “the sum of r and 3, divided by 2”? A) 2 + 3r; B) 2(r − 3); C) r ÷ 2 + 3; D) (r + 3) ÷ 2
Answer: D
Tip: Type the letter of the expression that matches the phrase. Follow the order of the steps in the words, and watch for “the sum of” or “the difference of” groups.
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