Question

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

x plus y squared
8 times a number, x, decreased by y
the sum of x and y, squared
3 times the difference of x and y
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
C. Create your own example of a mathematical phrase you might hear in the real world and provide the translation for it. Be sure to identify what part of the phrase is represented by y

Answer 1

x plus y squared is just x + y^2

Answer 2

Now let's do 6 less than x cubed.
How do you write x cubed?