Translating Words Into Math

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What is the algebraic expression for distance when speed is 60 miles per hour and time is h hours?

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60h

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How do you express '4 times a number plus 7' in algebraic form?

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4n + 7

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What is the algebraic expression for 'a number increased by 20'?

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w + 20

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How do you express '10 less than a number' in algebraic form?

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n - 10

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What is the algebraic expression for 'the quotient of a number and 3'?

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n ÷ 3

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What does the term 'algebraic expression' mean?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers and variables without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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How do you translate the phrase 'a number decreased by 5' into an algebraic expression?

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x - 5, where x represents the number.

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What is the algebraic representation of 'the sum of a number and 15'?

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x + 15, where x is the number.