Algebraic Representation

                         Lesson 1

                                                Problem: Seven less than ten times a number.

Solution     Less than represents the subtraction.

Step 1:      

Solution     Seven is subtracted from ten times a number      =   10x - 7

Step 2:

Solution     Answer:  10x - 7  

Step 3:                                        

                        Complete

                                                Try two practice problems:

Do the following:

A.

Eigth more than six times a number.

B.

Three less than eleven times a number.

© Math Worksheets World.com