11/20 HW - Translate and Solve

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What is the definition of a variable in mathematics?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value, often denoted by letters such as x, y, or z.

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Translate: 'Two less than the quotient of a number and five is one.'

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(x/5) - 2 = 1

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What does 'the difference between two numbers' mean?

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The result of subtracting one number from another.

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Translate: 'The difference between 7 and three times a number is 10.'

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7 - 3x = 10

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What is the solution to the equation: 'Five more than a number is 8'?

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x + 5 = 8; x = 3

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Translate: 'Two times a number is 10.'

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2x = 10

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What is the definition of a quotient?

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The result of dividing one number by another.

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Translate: 'The quotient of a number and 3, decreased by 9 is 21.'

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(x/3) - 9 = 21

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What is the solution to the equation: 'Two less than the quotient of a number and five is one'?

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x = 15

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What does 'increased by' mean in mathematical terms?

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To add a certain value to a number.