This key facts covers Key Translations within Simplifying Expressions for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Simplifying Expressions in Algebra for GCSE Mathematics with 11 exam-style questions and 5 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 16 of 18 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 16 of 18
Practice
11 questions
Recall
5 flashcards
Key Translations
| Words | Algebra |
|---|---|
| "a number" / "something" | x (or any letter) |
| "double" / "twice" | 2x |
| "three times" | 3x |
| "5 more than" / "add 5" | + 5 |
| "3 less than" | − 3 |
| "the sum of" | + |
| "the product of" | × |
| "squared" | x² |
| "is" / "equals" / "gives" | = |