How Do You Translate Phrases into Numerical Expressions?

How Do You Translate Phrases into Numerical Expressions?

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Turning a phrase from words to a math problem can be tricky, but practice can make this process easier! In this tutorial, you'll see how to look for key words that can help you translate a phrase into math.

Keywords:

  • problem
  • numerical expression
  • operation
  • choose operation
  • key word
  • key words
  • phrase

Background Tutorials

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  • Translating Between Words and Math

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