Question

Translate each of the following into algebraic expressions: (1 point each)

1.x plus y squared
2.8 times a number, x, decreased by y
3.the sum of x and y, squared
4.3 times the difference of x and y
5.6 less than x cubed
B. Translate the following phrases into algebraic expressions. Explain, in complete sentences, the difference between the two. (3 points)

•twice the sum of x and y
•the sum of twice x and y

Answer 1

1. x+y^2
2. 8x-y
3. (x+y)^2
4. 3(x-y)
5. x^3-6
B. the first phrase translates to 2(x+y) and the second one to 2x+y.

Answer 2

1/ x+y^2
2. 8x-y
3( x+y)^2
4 3(x-y)
5 x^3 -6

Answer 3

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