This math topic focuses on forming algebraic equations from verbal sentences involving multiplication and division. It includes problems where students must interpret and represent situations as equations. Each question provides a sentence that students must convert into a correct algebraic expression, choosing from multiple possible equations. This set of problems is part of an introductory unit on basic algebra concepts, aiming to strengthen understanding of how everyday language can be translated into mathematical notation.

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Equation from Sentence - Multiplication and Division Worksheet

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Equation from Sentence - Multiplication and Division
1
Find the equation that best represents this sentence
m of r is equal to d
a A LaTex expression showing \frac{{m}}{{r}} = d
b A LaTex expression showing \frac{{r}}{{d}} = m
c A LaTex expression showing \frac{{m}}{{d}} = r
d A LaTex expression showing m multiplied by r = d
e A LaTex expression showing \frac{{r}}{{m}} = d
f A LaTex expression showing m multiplied by d = r
2
m results from mutiplying y and n
Find the equation that best represents this sentence
a A LaTex expression showing y multiplied by n = m
b A LaTex expression showing \frac{{n}}{{y}} = m
c A LaTex expression showing \frac{{y}}{{n}} = m
d A LaTex expression showing \frac{{y}}{{m}} = n
e A LaTex expression showing y multiplied by m = n
f A LaTex expression showing \frac{{n}}{{m}} = y
3
Find the equation that best represents this sentence
n times z is equal to b
a A LaTex expression showing n multiplied by z = b
b A LaTex expression showing \frac{{n}}{{z}} = b
c A LaTex expression showing \frac{{z}}{{n}} = b
d A LaTex expression showing n multiplied by b = z
e A LaTex expression showing \frac{{n}}{{b}} = z
f A LaTex expression showing \frac{{z}}{{b}} = n
4
Find the equation that best represents this sentence
p of m is equal to c
a A LaTex expression showing \frac{{p}}{{c}} = m
b A LaTex expression showing p multiplied by m = c
c A LaTex expression showing \frac{{m}}{{p}} = c
d A LaTex expression showing \frac{{m}}{{c}} = p
e A LaTex expression showing \frac{{p}}{{m}} = c
f A LaTex expression showing p multiplied by c = m
5
Find the equation that best represents this sentence
z is n divided by y
a A LaTex expression showing \frac{{y}}{{z}} = n
b A LaTex expression showing \frac{{z}}{{n}} = y
c A LaTex expression showing \frac{{z}}{{y}} = n
d A LaTex expression showing \frac{{y}}{{n}} = z
e A LaTex expression showing \frac{{n}}{{y}} = z
f A LaTex expression showing n multiplied by y = z
6
b results from mutiplying n and y
Find the equation that best represents this sentence
a A LaTex expression showing \frac{{y}}{{b}} = n
b A LaTex expression showing \frac{{n}}{{b}} = y
c A LaTex expression showing \frac{{n}}{{y}} = b
d A LaTex expression showing \frac{{y}}{{n}} = b
e A LaTex expression showing n multiplied by b = y
f A LaTex expression showing n multiplied by y = b
7
m is the result of mutiplying z by d
Find the equation that best represents this sentence
a A LaTex expression showing \frac{{z}}{{d}} = m
b A LaTex expression showing z multiplied by m = d
c A LaTex expression showing \frac{{d}}{{z}} = m
d A LaTex expression showing z multiplied by d = m
e A LaTex expression showing \frac{{d}}{{m}} = z
f A LaTex expression showing \frac{{z}}{{m}} = d
8
Find the equation that best represents this sentence
n of m is equal to y
a A LaTex expression showing \frac{{m}}{{y}} = n
b A LaTex expression showing n multiplied by m = y
c A LaTex expression showing n multiplied by y = m
d A LaTex expression showing \frac{{n}}{{m}} = y
e A LaTex expression showing \frac{{n}}{{y}} = m
f A LaTex expression showing \frac{{m}}{{n}} = y