To change sentences into mathematical expressions and equations, look for important words like these:
| Common Identifier | Translates to |
|---|---|
| Increased, Sum, More | $+$ (plus) |
| Decreased, difference, less | $–$ (minus) |
| Twice, doubled | $\times 2$ |
| Tripled | $\times 3$ |
| The same | $=$ |