Translating Words into Math

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What is the mathematical expression for 'the product of 4 and 9'?

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4(9)

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How do you express 'the product of x and sixteen' in mathematical terms?

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16x

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What operation does the clue word 'QUOTIENT' represent?

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Divide

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What operation does the clue word 'PRODUCT' represent?

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Multiply

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Translate the phrase: 'The product of a number and 1/2 added to eight is less than or equal to 10.'

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8 + 1/2n ≤ 10

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What is the definition of a variable in mathematics?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What does the term 'expression' mean in mathematics?

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A combination of numbers, variables, and operators without an equality sign.

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation includes an equality sign, while an expression does not.

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How do you translate the phrase 'the sum of a number and 5'?

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n + 5

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What is the mathematical representation of 'the difference between 10 and a number'?

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10 - n