Write each phrase as an algebraic expression or equation

Question

1. 5 more than the number of paper clips divided into 4 groups.

 

2. 18 more than 3 times Tony's wages.

 

3. 8 less than the number of apples divided into 5 groups is 32.

Answer 1

1) p=# of paper clips, (p+5)/4

 

2) w=wages, 3w+18

 

3) a=# of apples, (a-8)/5=32

 

1 and 3 are a little ambiguous; they can be interpreted in other ways. I'll leave them as they are unless you have any questions.

 

 

I would have written 1) as follows:5 more than the number of paper clips, divided into 4 groups.

I would have written 3) as follows:8 less than the number of apples, divided into 5 groups, is 32.