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 is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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Translate the phrase 'three times a number' into an algebraic expression.

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3n, where n represents the number.

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What does it mean to 'increase' a number in algebraic terms?

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To 'increase' a number means to add a certain value to it.

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Translate the phrase 'the sum of a number and five' into an algebraic expression.

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n + 5, where n represents the number.

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What is the difference between a term and an expression?

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A term is a single mathematical entity (like 3x or 5), while an expression is a combination of terms (like 3x + 5).

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How do you translate 'twice a number' into an algebraic expression?

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2n, where n represents the number.

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What is the process of simplifying an algebraic expression?

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Simplifying an algebraic expression involves combining like terms and reducing the expression to its simplest form.

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Translate the phrase 'the product of a number and four' into an algebraic expression.

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4n, where n represents the number.

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What does 'less than' indicate in algebraic expressions?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction; for example, 'five less than a number' translates to n - 5.