Think of a number n, multiply the number n by 8, divide the result by 2, add 5, and then subtract 4 times the original number n
1. What is your result in terms of n?
2. Which ever number you take why is the final result always equal to 5?

In order to form an algebraic expression we need to translate word or verbal phrases given in to algebraic expressions. Translating verbal or word expressions in to mathematical or algebraic expressions is fundamental in solving many word problems.

Below is a table of common English words or verbal expressions converted into an algebraic expression. You can use this table to assist in translating word or verbal phrases in to algebraic expressions or mathematical expressions.