Translating expressions with parentheses

The  exercise appears under the 5th grade (U.S.) Math Mission and Pre-algebra Math Mission. This exercise practices proficiency and confidence with translation into math-talk and correct usage of parentheses.

Types of Problems
There are two types of problems in this exercise:


 * 1) Select the correct translation: This problem has an English sentence and several possible mathematical translations. The student is asked to select the translation that correct represents the meaning of the sentence from a multiple choice listing.Tewp1.png
 * 2) Write the correct translation: This problem has an English sentence and a space for the answer. The student is expected to take the English sentence and translate it into math-talk in the space provided.Tewp2.png

Strategies
Knowledge of the order of operations and confidence with mathematics vocabulary are encouraged to ensure success on this exercise.
 * 1) The order of operations is PEMDAS which means things in parentheses should be completed first, before continuing on to Exponents, Multiply/Divide, and finally Add/Subtract.
 * 2) Parentheses are often required when writing the answer.
 * 3) Research needs to be completed, but it is possible that the answer in Write the correct translation accepts ANY equivalent expression, which would mean the numerical value of the expression can just be written if that is faster.

Real-life Applications

 * 1) An ability to translate from English into math and vice versa is important in all parts of mathematics.