Algebraic Sentence Translator

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Translate verbal phrases into mathematical expressions and equations.

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Enter verbal phrase

Translation

Sum of a and b

a + b

Difference of a and b

a - b

Product of a and b

a * b

Quotient of a and b

a / b

x increased by 5

x + 5

y decreased by 10

y - 10

Twice a number

Square of a number

x²

3 more than twice x

2x + 3

5 less than the quotient of y and 2

(y / 2) - 5

The square root of the sum of a and b

√(a + b)

4 times the difference of p and q

4(p - q)

About this calculator

Language of Math

Mathematics has its own grammar and vocabulary. Algebraic sentences use symbols (like x, y, a, b) to represent unknown values and operators (+, -, *, /) to represent actions. Translating from English to 'Math' is often the hardest part of solving word problems.

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Pro Tips

Pay attention to 'order' words like 'less than' or 'subtracted from'—they reverse the order of terms.
'Is', 'was', or 'will be' usually translates to an equals sign (=).
'Of' often implies multiplication, especially with fractions or percentages.

Fun Facts

"The use of letters for variables was standardized by François Viète in the 16th century."
"In early mathematics, all equations were written out as full sentences in words (Rhetorical Algebra)."
"One of the most famous algebraic sentences is E=mc², linking energy and mass."

Formula: Example: '5 less than x' → x - 5