Module · Algebra
Chapter 18: Word Problems & Translation
Algebra
4 topics
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Translation keywords
| "is" / "was" / "equals" | = |
|---|---|
| "of" (with a fraction/percent) | × |
| "more than" / "sum" / "increased by" | + |
| "less than" / "difference" / "fewer" | − |
| "per" / "for each" / "ratio" | ÷ |
Common models
| Consecutive integers | n, n + 1, n + 2, … |
|---|---|
| Consecutive even/odd | n, n + 2, n + 4, … |
| Simple interest | I = P · r · t |
| Compound growth | A = P (1 + r)ᵗ |
| Age "t years ago/from now" | (current age) ± t |
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