20 MATHEMATICAL PHRASE Semi-Detailed LP
20 MATHEMATICAL PHRASE Semi-Detailed LP
20 MATHEMATICAL PHRASE Semi-Detailed LP
I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the session, the students in Math 7 must be able to:
• translate English phrases to Mathematical phrases and vice versa
• recognize the different words used in every phrase to effectively and accurately
translate phrases
• construct phrases and translate to either Mathematical or English phrases
d. Instructional materials
Bond Paper, Manila Paper, Felt tip pen
ii. ANALYSIS
Q1. How did you translate verbal expressions to mathematical expressions?
A1. By changing the statement into mathematical statement, that is, to change from
letters/words to numbers and operations.
iii. ABSTRACTION
Q1. What is a mathematical phrase?
A1. Mathematical phrases are sentences used in mathematics by using numbers,
letters, and fundamental operations.
Q2. What is an English phrase?
A2. English phrases are sentences used in mathematics by using words.
Q3. How to translate English phrases to Mathematical phrases, and vice versa?
A3. To translate English phrases to Mathematical phrases, and vice versa, these are the
clue words needed to be followed.
iv. APPLICATION
Translate the following.
4. 2𝑥 − 5
Translation: _____________________
5. 2𝑦
Translation: _____________________
Directions: Match each verbal phrase under Column A to its mathematical phrase
under Column B. A choice may be used more than once.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
______ 1. the sum of a number and three A. 𝑥 + 3
______ 2. four times a certain number decreased B. 3 + 4𝑥
by one
______ 3. one subtracted from four times a number C. 4 + 𝑥
______ 4. a certain number decreased by two D. 𝑥 + 4
______ 5. four increased by a certain number E. 4𝑥 − 1
______ 6. a certain number decreased by three F. 𝑥 − 2
______ 7. three more than a number G. 𝑥 − 3
______ 8. twice a number decreased by three H. 3 − 𝑥
______ 9. a number added to four I. 2 − 𝑥
______ 10. the sum of four and a number J. 2𝑥 − 3
______ 11. the difference of two and a number K. 4𝑥 + 3
______ 12. the sum of four times a number and
three
______ 13. a number increased by three
______ 14. the difference of four times a number
and one
24.) xy + xz
25.) z (x - y)
26.) ( x + z) + (y - z)
27.) x(y - z)
28.) 2-5/y
29.) 5x-4
30.) x+2z
V. ASSIGNMENT (Agreement)
Review the topic. Create your own examples.