Which verbal phrase accurately describes the expression $(12 - y) \div 5$?

12 minus the quotient of y and 5.

The difference between 12 and y, divided by 5.

The quotient of 12 and 5, minus y.

The difference between 12 and y, multiplied by 5.

Writing Algebraic Expressions from Words Practice — Grade 6 math

1. Which expression represents the verbal phrase 'the sum of 9 and 4, multiplied by 3'?
- A. $9 + 4 \times 3$
- B. $(9 + 4) \times 3$
- C. $(9 - 4) \times 3$
- D. $9 \times (4 + 3)$
2. Write an expression for 'the difference between 15 and 6, divided by 3'. Use a '/' for division. Expression: ___
3. Which expression correctly translates 'five times the sum of 3.5 and 1.2'?
- A. $5 \times 3.5 + 1.2$
- B. $(5 + 3.5) \times 1.2$
- C. $5 \times (3.5 + 1.2)$
- D. $5 + 3.5 \times 1.2$
4. Translate this phrase into a mathematical expression: 'Multiply the difference of 10 and 2 by 7'. Expression: ___
5. Which verbal phrase accurately describes the expression $(12 - y) \div 5$?
- A. 12 minus the quotient of y and 5.
- B. The difference between 12 and y, divided by 5.
- C. The quotient of 12 and 5, minus y.
- D. The difference between 12 and y, multiplied by 5.
6. Write the expression for: 'Subtract 8 from 40, then divide the result by 4'. Use a '/' for division. Expression: ___
7. Translate the word phrase 'five times the sum of $x$ and $y$' into an algebraic expression. The expression is ___.
8. Translate the word phrase 'the product of 9 and $y$' into an algebraic expression. The expression is ___.
9. The number of rock CDs is 3 more than the number of classical CDs. Let $c$ be the number of classical CDs. What is the expression for the number of rock CDs? The expression is ___.