Translating Sentences to Equations

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What is the process of translating a verbal equation into an algebraic equation?

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The process involves identifying the mathematical operations described in the verbal statement and representing them using variables and numbers to form an equation.

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Translate the verbal equation: 'The sum of a number x and 5 is 15.'

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x + 5 = 15

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What does the term 'difference' indicate in a verbal equation?

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The term 'difference' indicates subtraction.

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Translate the verbal equation: 'Twice a number y is equal to 20.'

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2y = 20

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What does the term 'product' indicate in a verbal equation?

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The term 'product' indicates multiplication.

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Translate the verbal equation: 'The quotient of a number z and 4 is 3.'

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z / 4 = 3

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What does the term 'sum' indicate in a verbal equation?

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The term 'sum' indicates addition.

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Translate the verbal equation: 'Five less than a number a is 10.'

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a - 5 = 10

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What is the algebraic representation of 'a number decreased by 7'?

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x - 7, where x is the number.

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Translate the verbal equation: 'The total of 12 and a number b is 30.'

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12 + b = 30