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What is the expression for Mary’s hourly rate if John’s hourly rate is represented by j?

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Mary’s hourly rate is represented by the expression 2j + 4.

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How can you express Alison’s amount if Ben has m dollars and Alison has $4 less than twice Ben’s amount?

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Alison’s amount can be expressed as 2m - 4.

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What algebraic expression represents 'Five times a number plus the quantity of the sum of a different number and eight'?

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The expression is 5x + (y + 8).

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If there are 25 students going on a hiking trip and each tent holds s students, how can you determine the number of tents needed?

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The number of tents needed can be determined using the expression 25/s.

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What does the expression 10g - 5 represent in words?

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It represents 'Five less than the product of ten and a number'.

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What is the general form of an expression that describes a relationship between two variables?

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The general form is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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How do you translate a verbal statement into an algebraic expression?

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Identify keywords and phrases that correspond to mathematical operations (e.g., 'more than' means addition, 'less than' means subtraction).

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What is the significance of using variables in algebraic expressions?

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Variables allow us to represent unknown quantities and formulate general relationships.

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What does the term 'application-based questions' refer to in mathematics?

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Application-based questions require students to apply mathematical concepts to real-world scenarios.

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How can you represent a situation where one quantity is a certain amount more than another using algebra?

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You can use expressions like x + k, where x is the first quantity and k is the additional amount.