TXTBK/SLM + QA LAS

Textbook-based instruction
paired/Supplementary LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET No. 2
Materials/Self-Learning in MATHEMATICS
Modules based instruction
paired with MELC-Based Quarter: 3 Week: 2
Quality Assured Learner’s
Activity Sheet (LAS)

Name: Grade & Section: 6

Teacher: Date Submitted:

MELC: The learner differentiates expression from equation (M6AL-IIId-15)

Lesson/Topic: Differentiating Expression from Equation
Reference/Source: Burgos, Jaime R., Dimaraan, Arsenio S., Perez, Marjoseph H., Placer,
Donnel P., Authors, Elenzano, Mercurio T. EdD, Uy, Chin, Ph.D, Editor, Donceras, Ronald C.,
Francisco, Raquel Y., Mercado, Imelda T., Paguirigan, Cindy C,. Reviewers 21 st Century
MATHletes 6 (Published by Vibal Group, Inc., copyright 2016, Quezon City, Philippines) ISBN
978-971-07-3884-7 Page No.: 224 – 226, 232 – 233
https://key differences.com

Activity No. 1: Know Me More Day: 1

Objective/Subtask: Differentiate expression from equation

KEY CONCEPT:

An expression is a number, a variable, or a combination of numbers and

variables and operation symbols. A constant is a specific number. A variable is a letter
or symbol that represents any element of a specified set. A number may replace a
variable in an algebraic expression. Expressions do not include an equal sign and are
basically mathematical “phrases”.
operation symbol
Example: 2 + b 2 + b is an algebraic expression

constant/numerals variable

An equation is made up of two expressions connected by an equal sign. It

includes an equal sign (=), and show equivalency between two mathematical
expressions.

Example: 2 + b = 14 is an algebraic equation

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 COMPARISON CHART
BASIS FOR COMPARISON EXPRESSION EQUATION
Meaning Expression is a mathematical An equation is a mathematical
phrase which combines numbers, statement wherein two
variables and operators to show expressions are set equal to each
the value of something. other.
What is it? A sentence fragment, that stands A sentence that shows equality
for a single numerical value. between two expressions.
Result Simplification Solution
Relation Symbol No Yes, equal sign (=)
Sides One Sided Two sided, left and right
Answer Numerical Value Assertion, i.e. true or false
Example 7x – 5 7x – 5 = 19

Exercise 1
Directions: Identify whether the following statement is an expression or an equation.
Write the word expression or equation in the space provided in each number.

1. 2n – 13 = 9 ______________
2. 5n + 2 ______________
3. 3k + 7 = 34 ______________
4. 5y – 9 = 13 ______________
5. 6 – 3x ______________

Exercise 2
Directions: Identify whether the following statement is an expression or an equation.
Put a check mark (/) in the proper column.

Statement Expression Equation

1. 8m – 2
2. 6b + 5 = 17
3. m x 3 = 30
4. 4 + 11y
5. 2b – 7 = 9

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MELC: The learner gives the translation of real-life verbal expressions and equations into letters
or symbols and vice versa (M6AL-IIIe-16)
Lesson/Topic: Giving translation of real-life verbal expressions and equations into letters or
symbols and vice versa
Reference/Source: Burgos, Jaime R., Dimaraan, Arsenio S., Perez, Marjoseph H., Placer,
Donnel P., Authors, Elenzano, Mercurio T. EdD, Uy, Chin, Ph.D, Editor, Donceras, Ronald C.,
Francisco, Raquel Y., Mercado, Imelda T., Paguirigan, Cindy C,. Reviewers 21 st Century
MATHletes 6 (Published by Vibal Group, Inc., copyright 2016, Quezon City, Philippines) ISBN
978-971-07-3884-7 Page No.: 226 – 230, 233 – 236

Activity No. 2: Translate it to Better! Day: 2

Objective/Subtask: Give translation of real-life verbal expressions and equations into letters or
symbols and vice versa

KEY CONCEPT:

Translating Word Phrases into Algebraic Expression

To translate word phrases into algebraic expressions, familiarity with words and phrases
associated with symbols or operations are important. The table below lists some keywords that
are used to describe common mathematical operations.

Symbol Key Words/Phrases

+ addition, plus, the sum of, more than, added to, increased by, the total of
– subtraction, minus, the difference of, less than, decreased by, diminished by,
subtracted from, less
x, •, () multiplication, times, the product of, twice, multiplied by, of
÷, ̶ , / division, divided by, the quotient of, the ratio of
= is equal to, equals, is, is the same as

In the following table, study how the different word phrases can be translated or written
as algebraic expressions.

Word Phrases Algebraic Expression

m plus 3
the sum of m and 3
m increased by 3 m+3
3 added to m
3 more than m
n minus 11 n – 11
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 the difference of n and 11
n decreased by 11
n diminished by 11
11 less than n
n less 11
11 subtracted from n
2 times w
twice of w
w multiplied by 2 2w
the double of w
the product of 2 and w
x divided by 5
the quotient of x and 5 x
the ratio of x to 5 5

Example 1: Translate to algebraic expression: Six more than twice a number.

Let a = the number

2a + 6 Six more than twice a number

Algebraic expression: 2a + 6

Example 2: Translate to algebraic expression: The sum of a number and eight divided by
two.
Let b = the number

Translate:

the sum of a number and eight divided by two

b+8 ÷ 2
b+8
Algebraic expression: (b + 8) ÷ 2 or
2

To translate verbal phrases or sentences to algebraic equations, you must refer in

translating to algebraic expressions.

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Example 1: Translate into an algebraic equation: The sum of a number and five is twelve.
Let a be the number. We have:

the sum of a number and five is twelve

a+5 = 12
or
a number plus five is twelve

a + 5 = 12
Algebraic equation: a + 5 = 12

Example 2: Translate into an algebraic equation: Twice a number decreased by six is equal
to sixteen.
Let b be the number. We have:
twice a number decreased by six is equal to sixteen

2b ̶ 6 = 16
Algebraic equation: 2b – 6 = 16
Example 3: Translate into an algebraic equation: If nine is added to the difference of a
number and nineteen, the sum is ninety.
Let b be the number. We have:
difference of a number and nineteen plus nine is ninety

b ̶ 19 + 9 = 90
Algebraic expression: b – 19 + 9 = 90 or (b – 19) + 9 = 90

Example 4: Translate into an algebraic equation: Twice the sum of a number and two is
twenty-two.
Let c be the number. We have:
twice the sum of a number and two is twenty-two

2 c+2 = 22
Algebraic equation: 2(c + 2) = 22

Example 5: Translate into an algebraic equation: The product of thirteen less than thrice a
number, and five will result to forty-five.

Let d be the number. We have:

The phrase “thirteen less than thrice a number” is similar to “thrice a number
minus thirteen”. So,

3d – 13 thirteen less than thrice a number

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 5(3d – 13) = 40 the product of thirteen less than thrice a number, and
five will result to forty

Algebraic equation: 5(3d – 13) = 40

EXERCISE 1

Directions: Complete the table below by translating the algebraic expressions into word
phrase and vice versa.

Algebraic expression into word phrase Word phrase into algebraic expression
1. 5n + 2
2. five more than m
3. k–7
4. twice y
5. the quotient of h and three

EXERCISE 2

Directions: Complete the table below by translating the word phrase into algebraic
equations and vice versa.

Word phrase into algebraic equation Algebraic equation into word phrase
1. A number increased by four is twelve
2. 7(2k – 12) = 42
3. If eight is added to the difference of a number b
and sixteen, the sum is sixty
4. 5(b + 28) = 150
5. thirteen less than twice a number n is nineteen

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MELC: The learner defines a variable in an algebraic expression and equation. (M6AL-IIIe-17)
Lesson/Topic: Algebraic Expressions and Equation
Reference/Source: Burgos, Jaime R., Dimaraan, Arsenio S., Perez, Marjoseph H., Placer,
Donnel P., Authors, Elenzano, Mercurio T. EdD, Uy, Chin, Ph.D, Editor, Donceras, Ronald C.,
Francisco, Raquel Y., Mercado, Imelda T., Paguirigan, Cindy C,. Reviewers 21 st Century
MATHletes 6 (Published by Vibal Group, Inc., copyright 2016, Quezon City, Philippines) ISBN
978-971-07-3884-7 Page No.: 224 - 229

Activity No. 3: Find Me Day: 3

Objective/Subtask: Define a variable in an algebraic expression and equation

KEY CONCEPT:

A variable is a placeholder that represents a number or quantity, the value of which is initially
unknown. In algebra, the letters x and y are commonly used as variable names, although any
character or symbol may be used. (Examples: x, y, a, b … etc)

A constant has a fixed value that does not change. (Examples: 2, 3, 6, 7, … etc)

An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that uses variables, numerals, and

operation symbols.

Example 1: 5x + 3 = 28
In the equations, the numbers five, three and twenty-eight (5, 3 and 28) are constants, and value
x is the variables.
Example 2: y = x + 2
In this equations the 2 is the constants and y and x is the variables

Exercise
Direction: Determine the constants and the variables in each algebraic expression.

Algebraic Expression Constants Variables

1. 2a
2. -3c
3. x + 3
4. y – 4
5. 2f + 5

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MELC: The learner represents quantities in real-life situations using algebraic expressions and
equations. (M6AL-IIIe-18)
Lesson/Topic: Algebraic Expressions and Equation
Reference/Source: Burgos, Jaime R., Dimaraan, Arsenio S., Perez, Marjoseph H., Placer,
Donnel P., Authors, Elenzano, Mercurio T. EdD, Uy, Chin, Ph.D, Editor, Donceras, Ronald C.,
Francisco, Raquel Y., Mercado, Imelda T., Paguirigan, Cindy C,. Reviewers 21 st Century
MATHletes 6 (Published by Vibal Group, Inc., copyright 2016, Quezon City, Philippines) ISBN
978-971-07-3884-7 Page No.: 224 – 229

Activity No. 2: Move Me Day: 4

Objective: Represent quantities in real-life situations using algebraic expressions and

equations.

KEY CONCEPT:

● Equation – a mathematical sentence with an equal sign (=) which shows that two expressions
or both sides are equal.

● The symbol “=” is read “equals” and separates an equation into two parts: the left member
and the right member.

Example: in the equation 3x + 5 = 20, the left member is 3x + 5 and the right member is 20.

● Variable – is any letter or symbol that represents a number.

● Algebraic Expression – is a mathematical phrase that uses variables, numerals, and

operation symbols.

Example:

Mr. and Mrs. Panen own a laundry shop. They had 134 customers this week, 18 fewer
than last week. Write an algebraic equation for the number of customers they had last week.
Let c be the number of customers they had last week.

Translate:
Eighteen fewer than the number last week is 134

c – 18 = 134
Algebraic equation: c – 18 = 134

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Exercise

Directions: Translate each sentence into an algebraic equation.

1. Your mother gives you ₱2 per day. How much money will you have after t days? __________

2. Karen caught 14 fish and then ate some. ________________

3. Jessica reads the same number of books each month for 2 years. ______________

4. Karen read two books over her 72-day summer vacation. Her plan is to read the same
number of pages each day. _____________

5. Ralph is a baker who makes the same number of loaves of bread each day. He uses 5 cups
of flour in each loaf of bread. Write an algebraic equation to represent the number of cups of
flour he uses each day making bread. _____________

Answer Key
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Day 1
Exercise 1 Exercise 2

Day 2
Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Day 3 Day 4
Exercise Exercise

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