Writing Algebraic Expressions, Equations, and Exponents

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols, but does not have an equality sign.

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How do you represent '9 fewer than the total number of people' algebraically?

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t - 9

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What equation represents the scenario: 50 students ate 150 slices of pizza?

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50p = 150, where p is the number of slices each student ate.

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How do you express 'Rocio had 10 cookies then she ate some' algebraically?

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10 - c, where c is the number of cookies Rocio ate.

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What is the algebraic expression for 'nine more than the number of gallons'?

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9 + g, where g is the number of gallons.

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How do you say the expression 6^2 in words?

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Six Squared.

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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

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What does the variable 'p' represent in the equation 50p = 150?

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The variable 'p' represents the number of slices of pizza each student ate.

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How can you express 'x increased by 5' algebraically?

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x + 5.

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What is the algebraic representation of 'the product of 4 and a number n'?

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4n.