Writing Expressions

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What does 'triple the sum of x and 5' mean in mathematical expression?

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3(x + 5)

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How do you express '5 less than the product of 6 and s'?

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6s - 5

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What is the expression for 'u decreased by 17'?

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u - 17

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How would you write '15 miles less than Debbie' in an expression?

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d - 15

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What is the expression for 'a number decreased by seventeen'?

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n - 17

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Define 'expression' in mathematics.

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A combination of numbers, variables, and operators that represents a 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' indicate in a mathematical expression?

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It indicates subtraction from a number.

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How do you express 'the sum of a number and 10'?

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n + 10

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What does 'the product of 4 and a number' mean?

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4n