Translating Algebraic Expressions

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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. It does not have an equality sign.

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What does it mean to translate a verbal expression into an algebraic expression?

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Translating a verbal expression into an algebraic expression involves converting words or phrases that describe a mathematical relationship into a mathematical form using numbers and variables.

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How do you represent 'four times a number' algebraically?

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The algebraic expression for 'four times a number' is 4n, where n represents the number.

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What is the algebraic expression for 'the difference of a number and four'?

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The algebraic expression is n - 4.

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How do you express 'two times the difference of a number and four' in algebraic form?

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The expression is 2(n - 4).

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What does 'the quotient of four and a number' mean in algebraic terms?

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It means dividing four by a number, represented as 4/n.

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How can you express 'four more than a number' algebraically?

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The expression is n + 4.

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What is the role of variables in algebraic expressions?

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Variables represent unknown values and can change, allowing algebraic expressions to model a variety of situations.

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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, variables, and operations without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal, using an equality sign.

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How do parentheses affect the evaluation of algebraic expressions?

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Parentheses indicate which operations should be performed first in an expression, following the order of operations.