Question

2 Read the word problems and write algebraic expressions for them.

A. Sita has 5 more hairbands than her sister Gita. How many hairbands does Sita have?

B. Ravi is 8 years younger than Mahesh. How old is Ravi?

C. Rahul has 1 less than twice the number of pens that Rajesh has. How many pens does Rahul have?

D. The length of a swimming pool is 6 more than half its breadth. What is its length?

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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

A. Let the no.of bands Sitha has be x

Then, x+5 is the expression

B. Let the age of Mahesh be x

Then, x-8 is the expression

C. Let the no.of pens Rajesh has be x

Then, 2x - 1 is the expression

D. Let the breadth of the pool be x

Then, x/2 + 6 is the expression

Answer 2

A. 5+Y

B. M-8

C. X-1X2

D. x/2+6