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 (such as +, -, *, /) but does not have an equality sign.

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How do you represent an unknown number in algebra?

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An unknown number in algebra is typically represented by a variable, such as x, y, or any other letter.

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Translate 'the difference of 33 and a number' into an algebraic expression using c.

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33 - c

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Translate '8 less than the product of 4 and a number' into an algebraic expression using m.

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4m - 8

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Translate '2 times the sum of a number and 15' into an algebraic expression using B.

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2(B + 15)

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Translate 'the difference of 3 times a number and 7' into an algebraic expression using n.

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3n - 7

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Translate 'the quotient of twenty and a number' into an algebraic expression using n.

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20/n

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What does 'the sum of a number and a constant' mean in algebra?

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It refers to adding a variable (representing the unknown number) to a constant value.

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What is the difference between a term and an expression in algebra?

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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 identify the coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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The coefficient is the numerical factor that multiplies a variable in a term.