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 (like x or y), and operation symbols (like +, -, *, /).

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What does the term 'variable' mean in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol (usually a letter) that represents an unknown number in an algebraic expression.

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What does 'the sum of 11 and a number' translate to in algebraic expression?

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11 + x, where x is the unknown number.

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How do you express 'the quotient of seven and a number' in algebraic terms?

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7 / x, where x is the unknown number.

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What is the algebraic expression for 'ten divided by a number'?

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10 / x, where x is the unknown number.

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True or False: Algebraic expressions can have a variable, operational symbols, and numbers.

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True.

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How do you express 'w increased by 5' in algebraic terms?

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w + 5.

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What does 'the difference of a number and 3' mean in algebra?

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x - 3, where x is the unknown number.

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How would you write 'twice a number' in algebraic form?

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2x, where x is the unknown number.

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What is the expression for 'the product of 4 and a number'?

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4x, where x is the unknown number.