Question

write an algebraic expression to represent each situation.

1. 22 less than 5 times a number f
2. 48 times a number of game markers, g
3. a number of eggs, e, divided by 12
4. 3 times the sum of m and 7

Explanation:

1.

Step1: Identify 5 times f

5 times f is $5f$.

Step2: Subtract 22 from it

22 less than $5f$ is $5f - 22$.

Step1: Identify the operation

"48 times a number g" means multiplying 48 and g.

Step2: Write the expression

The algebraic expression is $48g$.

Step1: Identify the operation

"A number of eggs e divided by 12" means dividing e by 12.

Step2: Write the expression

The algebraic expression is $\frac{e}{12}$.

Answer:

$5f - 22$

2.