Translating Expressions

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What does 'equal groups of' indicate in mathematical operations?

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It indicates the operation of DIVIDE.

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What operation does 'more than' suggest when translating expressions?

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It suggests the operation of ADD.

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How do you express 'the difference between forty-six and a number' algebraically?

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46 − n.

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How would you write an algebraic expression for '14 decreased by a number'?

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14 - n.

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What is the algebraic expression for '5 times a number, minus 8'?

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5m - 8.

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What is the general form of an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations.

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What does the term 'variable' refer to in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equality sign, while an equation does.

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What does 'decreased by' imply in mathematical terms?

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It implies subtraction.

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

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2n.