Translating Algebraic Equations

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Translate: Six fewer than twice a number is four.

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2x - 6 = 4

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Translate: The quotient of z and 10 is equal to 32.

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z/10 = 32

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

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Kalia buys 5 items that cost d dollars each. She gives the cashier $60. Which expression represents the change she should receive?

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60 - 5d

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

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Translate: Twice the sum of a number and 5 is 22. What is the number?

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6

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Translate the statement into an equation: The sum of three times a number and ten is equal to eight times the number.

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3x + 10 = 8x

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Define 'algebraic equation'.

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An algebraic equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, which may contain variables, constants, and operators.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often represented by letters, that stands for an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Explain the term 'coefficient'.

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does it mean to 'translate' a verbal statement into an algebraic equation?

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Translating a verbal statement into an algebraic equation involves converting words into mathematical symbols and expressions to represent the same relationship.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations without an equality sign.