Q21. - Algebra 1

Question

Write an algebraic expression for each verbal expression.

5 times a number

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The algebraic expression is $\mathbf{5}\mathit{a}$.

Step 1. Algebraic Expression.

An algebraic expression is an expression that comprises sums and products of variables and numbers. For example, $2a$ and $\frac{1}{2}b$.

Step 2. Verbal expression for algebraic expression.

If verbal expressions are the product of, multiplied by, times, and of, then the operation in algebraic expression is multiplication

Step 3. Translate to an algebraic expression.

Let number is and the word “times” translates to multiplication.

Then, an algebraic expression from the given verbal expression will be “$5a$”.

 

Therefore, the algebraic expression is “$5a$”.