First Aid:

• There are many possibilities, use variables.
• The numbers are not guaranteed equal, assume they have different values.

Question 1

^{Translate the following phrases, or sentences.}

^{Two numbers add up to 200.}

First Aid:

• There are many possibilities, use variables.
• The numbers are not guaranteed equal, assume they have different values.
• Although 's' will look like a '5', it could be replaced with another variable that does not look like a digit.

Question 2

^{Translate the following phrases, or sentences.}

^{Sebastien always scores 5 marks higher than some other character in his group.}

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• There are many possibilities, use appropriate variables.
• The numbers are not guaranteed equal, assume they have different values.
• Do check that the answer and question make sense.  It may be necessary to answer numerically, but do make a brief comment about the question.

Question 3

^{Translate the following phrases, or sentences.}

^{Kim has 100 coins in her purse.  She only carries quarters, dimes, and nickels.  Any pennies she is given, are left in the 'take/leave a penny' bin.}

First Aid:

• Each coin has its own value.  Usually 'each' will suggest 'multiplication'.
• Do check that the answer and question make sense.  It may be necessary to answer numerically, but do make a brief comment about the question.

Question 4

^{Translate the following phrases, or sentences.}

^{Kim has $100 in her purse.  She only carries quarters, dimes, and nickels.  Any pennies she is given, are left in the 'take/leave a penny' bin.}

First Aid:

• Each bill has its own value.  Usually 'each' will suggest 'multiplication'.
• Do check that the answer and question make sense.  It may be necessary to answer numerically, but do make a brief comment about the question.  For example, safety may be a concern.  There is also a minimum, and maximum number of bills Jon will be carrying.  In this case, the total number of bills is between 5, and 20 inclusive.

Question 5

    ^{Translate the following phrases, or sentences.}

^{Jon has $ 100 in his pocket.  He only carries twenties, tens, and fives.  He is getting ready for the $ 1.00 bill to become a coin in every country, and refuses to carry any coins.}

Translation to symbols is a critical skill.  Develop this with regular practice, as with any language.

If possible, use variables that closely match their required description.  I know 'x', 'y', and 'z' may be your personal favorites, but they are 'generic' at best.  Be descriptive.