Writing Algebraic Expressions from Word Problems

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Expression for cost of chocolate chip cookies: $3.00 per cookie + $2 for boxing.

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3x + 2

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Six decreased by twice a number.

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6 - 2x

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Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression:
8 less than the product of 4 and a number
Use the variable m to represent the unknown number.

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4m - 8

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Nate has 6 fewer CDs than Emily. If c represents the number of CDs Emily has, which expression tells how many CDs Nate has? Options: 6-c, 6+c, c-6, c+6

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c-6

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Expression for canned goods brought on Tuesday if 300 were brought on Monday and x more on Tuesday.

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300 + x

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Matthew is 3 times older than Brian. If x represents Brian’s age, which expression represents the combined age of Matthew and Brian?

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3x + x

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Expression for total amount collected from sponsor: $5 flat fee + $2 per mile m walked.

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5+2m

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You and four friends plan a surprise party. Each of you contributes the same amount of money m for food. Write an algebraic expression for the total amount of money contributed for food.

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m/4

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Identify the constant of the algebraic expression: 3x + 5

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5

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Terms in the expression: 4 + 16v

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4, 16v