Identify the variables in the equation
Read the equation from left to right
Replace symbols with words
Use “equals” for =
Use “is less than” for <
Use “is greater than” for >
Use “is less than or equal to” for ≤
Use “is greater than or equal to” for ≥
Use “plus” for +
Use “minus” for –
Use “times” or “multiplied by” for ×
Use “divided by” for ÷
Use parentheses to show grouping
State the relationship between the quantities in words
Keep the sentence mathematically accurate and clear