1) Mark the text by underlining key words, and then write an expression using variables and numbers for each of
the statements below.
a) A number ℎ is tripled and then decreased by 8.
p
b) The square of
reduced by 34.
c) The quotient when the quantity of 48 plus ( is divided by 6.
d) 12 less than the quantity of 7 times .
2) A cookie recipe calls for 8 cups of flour and 4 tablespoons of butter. If Jake makes a smaller batch using only
5 cups of flour, how many tablespoons of butter will he need?
Answer: _______________________________
3) Lisa has created a baby blanket as a gift. Her sample design measures 7 yards wide and 14 yards long. If she
enlarges the blanket to a 10 yard width, what will its new length be?
Answer: _______________________________