Writing 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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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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

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To 'add a number' means to combine a variable with a constant using the addition operation, represented as n + constant.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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How do you represent 'the product of a number and a constant' in algebra?

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The product of a number and a constant is represented by multiplying the variable by the constant, such as n * constant or simply constantn.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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What is the algebraic representation of 'a number subtracted from another number'?

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It is represented as the variable minus the constant, such as variable - constant.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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How do you express 'increased by' in algebraic terms?

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'Increased by' is expressed by adding a constant to a variable, such as variable + constant.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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What is the difference between a variable and a constant?

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A variable is a symbol that represents an unknown value, while a constant is a fixed value.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you write an expression for 'twice a number'?

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'Twice a number' is written as 2n, where n is the variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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What does 'the sum of a number and 10' look like in algebraic form?

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It is represented as n + 10, where n is the variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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How do you represent 'the difference between a number and 5'?

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It is represented as n - 5, where n is the variable.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What is the algebraic expression for 'three times a number decreased by 4'?

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It is represented as 3n - 4, where n is the variable.

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A