This math topic focuses on formulating equations from verbal descriptions involving basic multiplication and division operations, essential for building a foundational understanding of Algebra. Each problem presents a sentence describing a mathematical relationship which students must translate into an algebraic equation. The options include various equation forms to choose from, honing the skill of interpreting and converting language into mathematical expressions accurately. The exercises are aimed at reinforcing algebraic thinking and problem-solving skills at an introductory level.

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Equation from Sentence - Multiplication and Division Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Equation from Sentence - Multiplication and Division (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Algebra Basic Concepts - Practice' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/algebra_basic_concepts_practice/
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x is the result of dividing 14 by y
Find the equation that best represents this sentence
a A LaTex expression showing \frac{{x}}{{14}} = y
b A LaTex expression showing \frac{{y}}{{14}} = x
c A LaTex expression showing 14 multiplied by y = x
d A LaTex expression showing \frac{{y}}{{x}} = 14
e A LaTex expression showing \frac{{14}}{{y}} = x
f A LaTex expression showing \frac{{x}}{{y}} = 14
2
Find the equation that best represents this sentence
m is 8 divided by y
a A LaTex expression showing 8 multiplied by y = m
b A LaTex expression showing \frac{{m}}{{8}} = y
c A LaTex expression showing \frac{{y}}{{8}} = m
d A LaTex expression showing \frac{{y}}{{m}} = 8
e A LaTex expression showing \frac{{8}}{{y}} = m
f A LaTex expression showing \frac{{m}}{{y}} = 8
3
Find the equation that best represents this sentence
b is 12 divided by p
a A LaTex expression showing \frac{{p}}{{12}} = b
b A LaTex expression showing \frac{{p}}{{b}} = 12
c A LaTex expression showing \frac{{b}}{{12}} = p
d A LaTex expression showing \frac{{12}}{{p}} = b
e A LaTex expression showing \frac{{b}}{{p}} = 12
f A LaTex expression showing 12 multiplied by p = b
4
Find the equation that best represents this sentence
11 of d is equal to c
a A LaTex expression showing \frac{{d}}{{11}} = c
b A LaTex expression showing 11 multiplied by c = d
c A LaTex expression showing \frac{{11}}{{c}} = d
d A LaTex expression showing 11 multiplied by d = c
e A LaTex expression showing \frac{{11}}{{d}} = c
f A LaTex expression showing \frac{{d}}{{c}} = 11
5
3 divided by p gives an answer of c
Find the equation that best represents this sentence
a A LaTex expression showing \frac{{3}}{{p}} = c
b A LaTex expression showing 3 multiplied by p = c
c A LaTex expression showing \frac{{c}}{{p}} = 3
d A LaTex expression showing \frac{{p}}{{c}} = 3
e A LaTex expression showing \frac{{p}}{{3}} = c
f A LaTex expression showing \frac{{c}}{{3}} = p
6
m is the result of mutiplying 14 by b
Find the equation that best represents this sentence
a A LaTex expression showing \frac{{14}}{{m}} = b
b A LaTex expression showing \frac{{b}}{{14}} = m
c A LaTex expression showing 14 multiplied by b = m
d A LaTex expression showing \frac{{b}}{{m}} = 14
e A LaTex expression showing 14 multiplied by m = b
f A LaTex expression showing \frac{{14}}{{b}} = m
7
y is the result of dividing 9 by p
Find the equation that best represents this sentence
a A LaTex expression showing 9 multiplied by p = y
b A LaTex expression showing \frac{{9}}{{p}} = y
c A LaTex expression showing \frac{{p}}{{9}} = y
d A LaTex expression showing \frac{{y}}{{p}} = 9
e A LaTex expression showing \frac{{y}}{{9}} = p
f A LaTex expression showing \frac{{p}}{{y}} = 9