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Language of Mathematics - Mathematicl Translation

The grammatically correct statements are: 1. 5N 2. (1,2)  f where f is a function The errors in statements 3 and 4 are: 3. X > 2 or x > 1 is equivalent to 2<x<1 (This statement is logically incorrect) 4. 2  Real numbers (Real nos. is not the proper terminology)

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Language of Mathematics - Mathematicl Translation

The grammatically correct statements are: 1. 5N 2. (1,2)  f where f is a function The errors in statements 3 and 4 are: 3. X > 2 or x > 1 is equivalent to 2<x<1 (This statement is logically incorrect) 4. 2  Real numbers (Real nos. is not the proper terminology)

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LANGUAGE OF

MATHEMATICS
English Language vs Mathematics Language
SOLVE THIS:
 Ana est deux fois plus âgée que son frère et
la somme de leurs âges est de 36 ans. Quel
âge ont-ils?
WHY DO WE NEED TO KNOW
THE LANGUAGE OF MATHS?
 To be able to understand the idea/concepts
of Maths.
WHY DO WE NEED TO KNOW
THE LANGUAGE OF MATHS?
 To be able to understand the idea/concepts
of Maths.
 To figure out clearly the logic of maths
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE
LANGUAGE OF MATHEMATICS
 Precise
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE
LANGUAGE OF MATHEMATICS
 Precise
 Concise
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE
LANGUAGE OF MATHEMATICS
 Precise
 Concise
 Powerful
COMPONENT OF LANGUAGE OF
MATHEMATICS
1. Vocabulary
2. Grammar
COMPARISON: ENGLISH VS
MATHS LANGUAGES
ENGLISH MATHEMATICS
SYMBOLS English Alphabet and English Alphabet,
punctuation Numerals, Greek
Letters, Grouping
Symbols, Special
Symbols
Name Noun Expressions
Complete though Sentence Sentence
Action Verbs Operations and other
actions(e.g. simplify,
rationalize
What’s is in a sentence Verbs Equality, inequality,
membership in a set
Attribute of a sentence Fact or fiction True or false
Synonyms Different words but The same object but
the same meaning different names
COMPARISON: ENGLISH VS
MATH LANGUAGES
 English – Noun
= is used to name things we want to talk
about

 Math – Expression
= refers to the object of interest
COMPARISON: ENGLISH VS MATH
LANGUAGES
 English – Noun
= is used to name things we want to talk
about

Examples:
Carol loves Mathematics
COMPARISON: ENGLISH VS MATH
LANGUAGES
 English – Noun
= is used to name things we want to talk
about

Examples:
Carol loves Mathematics
COMPARISON: ENGLISH VS MATH
LANGUAGES
 Math – Expression
= refers to the object of interest.

Examples:
5, 1.2 + 6, 3x – 3
COMPARISON: ENGLISH VS MATH
LANGUAGES
 Math – Expression
= refers to the object of interest.

Examples:
5, 1.2 + 6, 3x – 3

Other types of expression:


* numbers, set, functions, ordered pairs,
matrices, vectors, groups..
COMPARISON: ENGLISH VS
MATHS LANGUAGES
ENGLISH MATHEMATICS
SYMBOLS English Alphabet and English Alphabet,
punctuation Numerals, Greek
Letters, Grouping
Symbols, Special
Symbols
Name Noun Expressions
Complete though Sentence Sentence
Action Verbs Operations and other
actions(e.g. simplify,
rationalize
What’s is in a sentence Verbs Equality, inequality,
membership in a set
Attribute of a sentence Fact or fiction True or false
Synonyms Different words but The same object but
the same meaning different names
COMPARISON: ENGLISH VS
MATHEMATICS LANGUAGES
 English/Math – Sentence
= must show complete thought (noun and
verb)
= can express true, false or sometimes true
or sometimes false idea.

Examples:

Carol loves Mathematics 1.2 + 6 = 7.2


COMPARISON: ENGLISH VS
MATHS LANGUAGES
ENGLISH MATHEMATICS
SYMBOLS English Alphabet and English Alphabet,
punctuation Numerals, Greek
Letters, Grouping
Symbols, Special
Symbols
Name Noun Expressions
Complete though Sentence Sentence
Action Verbs Operations and other
actions(e.g. simplify,
rationalize
What’s is in a sentence Verbs Equality, inequality,
membership in a set
Attribute of a sentence Fact or fiction True or false
Synonyms Different words but The same object but
the same meaning different names
COMPARISON: ENGLISH VS
MATHS LANGUAGES
 English – Synonyms
= different words with the same meaning
(have nearest meaning)

Example : Group - association


COMPARISON: ENGLISH VS
MATHS LANGUAGES
 Mathematics – Synonyms
= the same object but different names

Example : 1 + 2 + 5 and 9
½ + ½ , 2 - 1, 5/5,
COMPARISON: ENGLISH VS
MATHS LANGUAGES
 Some Difficulties in the Math Language
1. Different meaning/use of words in Math
and English
COMPARISON: ENGLISH VS
MATHS LANGUAGES
 Some Difficulties in the Math Language
1. Different meaning/use of words in Math
and English
“and” is equivalent to plus
COMPARISON: ENGLISH VS
MATHS LANGUAGES
 Some Difficulties in the Math Language
1. Different meaning/use of words in Math
and English
“and” is equivalent to plus
“is” may have different meaning
COMPARISON: ENGLISH VS
MATHS LANGUAGES
 Some Difficulties in the Math Language
1. Different meaning/use of words in Math
and English
“and” is equivalent to plus
“is” may have different meaning

2. The different uses of numbers : cardinal,


ordinal or nominal
COMPARISON: ENGLISH VS
MATHS LANGUAGES
 Some Difficulties in the Math Language
1. Different meaning/use of words in Math and
English
“and” is equivalent to plus
“is” may have different meaning

2. The different uses of numbers : cardinal,


ordinal or nominal

3. Mathematical objects may be expressed in


many ways
TRANSLATION E. STATEMENTS
TO MATHEMATICAL STATEMENTS
Exercise:
Translate each of the following phrases into
mathematical expression. Use as few
variables as possible:

1. The sum of a number and 10


2. The product of two numbers
3. The product of -1 and a number
4. One-half time the sum of two numbers
5. Twice a number.
TRANSLATION E. STATEMENTS
TO MATHEMATICAL STATEMENTS
6. Five less than a number
7. A number, less 8
8. Six more than a number
9. A number, plus 6
10. The square of a number
11. Four times the square of a number
12. One –half a number
13. Three less than twice a number
14. Five more than three a number
15. The square of the sum of 5 and a number
TRANSLATION E. STATEMENTS
TO MATHEMATICAL STATEMENTS
17. There are twice as many boys as there are
girls
18. There are 10 more cars than jeeps
19. A man’s age 10 years ago
20. The area of a rectangle whose length is 7
more than the width.
ANSWERS:
1. X + 10
2. X•y
3. -1 • x
4. ½ (X + Y)
5. 2X
6. X–5
7. X–8
8. X+6
9. X+6
10. X2
TRANSLATION E. STATEMENTS
TO MATHEMATICAL STATEMENTS
Choose a quantity to be represented by a
variable, then write the mathematical
expression for each.

1. Lota’s age in 5 years


TRANSLATION E. STATEMENTS
TO MATHEMATICAL STATEMENTS
Choose a quantity to be represented by a
variable, then write the mathematical
expression for each.

1. Lota’s age in 5 years

Answer : let x = be the present age of lota


TRANSLATION E. STATEMENTS
TO MATHEMATICAL STATEMENTS
2. A three-digit numbers whose hundreds digit
is half the tens digit and the tens digit is 2
more than the units digit.
TRANSLATION E. STATEMENTS
TO MATHEMATICAL STATEMENTS
2. A three-digit numbers whose hundreds digit
is half the tens digit and the tens digit is 2
more than the units digit.

Let x = be the unit’s value

½ (x + 2) x+2 x
TRANSLATION E. STATEMENTS
TO MATHEMATICAL STATEMENTS
3. The total interest earned after one year
when P 100 000 is invested part at 6 %
annual interest rate and the remaining part
at 7.5 % annual interest rate.
TRANSLATION E. STATEMENTS
TO MATHEMATICAL STATEMENTS
3. The total interest earned after one year
when P 100 000 is invested part at 6 %
annual interest rate and the remaining part
at 7.5 % annual interest rate.

Answer :
Let x = be the part to be invested to at 7.5%
y = be the total earned interest

(P 100 000 – x)0.06 + 0.075x = y


TRANSLATION MATHEMATICAL
EXPRESSION TO ENGLISH
STATEMENTS
Symbol Say Means Examples

Ex. % Percent Represents a 32/100 = 32%


quantity out of
100

1. f(x)

2. loga x

3. l x – y l
GRAMMATICAL ERRORS IN
MATHEMATICS LANGUAGE
Analyze each statement below then identify
which of them are grammatically correct
and if not find the error.

1. 5N
2. (1,2)  f where f is a function
3. X > 2 or x > 1 is equivalent to 2<x<1
4. 2  Real nos.

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