Verbal expressions - Math Worksheet All of these answers are absolutely correct. Example 2: Write as an algebraic expression. “Four times the sum of five and x is twenty-seven.” Times means multiply. Whenever you see words like sum or difference, it means that the terms are grouped together. This expression would look like this: \(4(5 + x) = 27\) Those problems are a bit tougher. Example 3: Write as an algebraic …