Translating algebraic phrases

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What is the algebraic expression for sharing 24 markers equally among S students?

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24 ÷ S

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How do you express 'five less than x' in algebraic terms?

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x - 5

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What is the algebraic expression for '6 increased by the sum of x and 7'?

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6 + (x + 7)

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If I am tall and my son is 9 inches shorter than me, how do you express my height in terms of x?

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X - 9

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How do you express the number of chairs per table if Gretchen has 300 chairs and h tables?

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300 ÷ h

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What does it mean to 'translate' an algebraic phrase?

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To convert a verbal statement into an algebraic expression.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation in algebra?

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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 represent 'the product of 5 and a number x' in algebraic terms?

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5 * x or 5x

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What is the algebraic representation of 'twice a number decreased by 4'?

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2x - 4

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How do you express 'the sum of a number x and 10' in algebraic terms?

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x + 10