Translating Word ProblemsATI TEAS 7 cheat sheet

Words into symbols

10 key facts Reviewed Oct 2026

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Key Words

Sum, total, more than → add
Difference, less than, fewer → subtract
Product, of, times → multiply
Quotient, per, split evenly → divide

The Trap

'5 less than x' is x − 5, not 5 − x
'Twice the sum of x and 3' is 2(x + 3)

A Method

Name the unknown with a letter
Write the relationship as an equation
Solve, then re-read the question — answer what it asked

Units

Check the units of the answer; convert before comparing

Key takeaway

Words into symbols

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