Using Letters to Represent Unknown Values
Using Letters to Represent Unknown Values: Overview
In this topic, we learn how to write a word problem in algebraic form. It explains the method of interpreting letters for writing algebraic expressions. Then, we will proceed to sharpen our skills using several examples.
Important Questions on Using Letters to Represent Unknown Values
Let the unknown number be . Write expressions for:
the fraction obtained when double the unknown number is divided by the sum of the unknown number and four.

Let the unknown number be . Write expressions for:
a number which is twice more than .

Let the unknown number be . Write expressions for:
If the sum of the unknown number and its square is find .

Let the unknown number be . Write expressions for:
the sum of and .

Let the unknown number be . Write expressions for:
ten times .

Let the unknown number be . Write expressions for:
six less than .

Let the unknown number be . Write expressions for:
three more than .

Let the unknown number be . Write expression for :
four times the unknown number less twice the number.

Let the unknown number be . Write expression for :
a third of the unknown number plus three

Let the unknown number be .
If the cube of unknown number is . Find

Let the unknown number be . Write expression for :
the difference between and the unknown number.

Let the unknown number be . Write expression for :
a number that will exceed the unknown number by five

Let the unknown number be . Write expression for :
the sum of the unknown number and

Rewrite the expression in its simplest form:

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