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32 CHAPTER 1 Fractions
Eleven is at least eight.
11 8
One hundred is twice fifty.
100 ¼ 2 50
Five more than eight is thirteen.
5 þ 8 ¼ 13
Practice
Translate the English sentence into a mathematical sentence.
1. Fifteen less four is eleven.
2. Seven decreased by two is five.
3. Six increased by one is seven.
4. The sum of two and three is five.
5. Nine more than four is thirteen.
6. One-third of twelve is four.
7. One-third of twelve is greater than two.
8. Half of sixteen is eight.
9. The car gets 350 miles per eleven gallons.
10. Ten is less than twelve.
11. Ten is no more than twelve.
12. Three-fourths of sixteen is twelve.
13. Twice fifteen is thirty.
14. The difference of fourteen and five is nine.
15. Nine is more than six.
16. Nine is at least six.
Solutions
1: 15 4 ¼ 11
2: 7 2 ¼ 5
3: 6 þ 1 ¼ 7
4: 2 þ 3 ¼ 5
5: 9 þ 4 ¼ 13
