Translating equations

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What does 'translate' mean in the context of equations?

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To express a verbal statement or phrase as a mathematical equation.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

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How do you represent 'a number' in algebraic expressions?

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Using a variable, commonly 'x'.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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What is the equation for '5 less than a number'?

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x - 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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How do you express 'twice a number' in algebra?

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2x.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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What does 'product' refer to in mathematics?

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The result of multiplying two or more numbers.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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How do you express 'four more than six times a number'?

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6x + 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What is the equation for 'three times a number' decreased by eight?

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3x - 8.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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How do you express 'is equivalent to' in an equation?

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Using the equals sign '='.

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What is the equation for 'five less than twice a number is equivalent to thirty'?

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2x - 5 = 30.

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How do you represent 'eight less than three times a number'?

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3x - 8.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A