Curated OER
What Are Numerical and Algebraic Expressions?
Numerical expressions contain numbers and mathematical operations. In addition to numerical expressions, algebraic expressions contain not only numbers but also variable(s). Watch this video as the instructor illustrates several examples...
Curated OER
How Do You Turn a Longer Verbal Phrase into an Algebraic Expression?
Translate, breakdown, break it up, or unpack this verbal phrase to get an algebraic expression. Practice this skill to get better at unpacking the more difficult word problems to come. The instructor breaks up this verbal phrase into...
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Make Equations True by Adding Parentheses
In this lesson, you will learn how to make equations true by adding parentheses. [4:41]
Loyola University Chicago
Math Flix: Translating English to Algebra
This QuickTime movie provides an opportunity to translate English words into an algebraic expression. As you watch and listen to the teacher and student interact it helps clarify the thinking behind applying this concept.
Loyola University Chicago
Math Flix: Equivalent Expressions 1
This QuickTime movie provides an opportunity to compare equivalent expressions. As you watch and listen to the teacher and student interact it helps clarify the thinking behind applying this concept.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Translating Expressions With Parentheses
Learn how to interpret written statements with parentheses and write them as mathematical expressions. [9:10]