Write Algebraic Expressions

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that includes numbers, variables, and operations (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

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What is a numeric expression?

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A numeric expression is a mathematical phrase that includes only numbers and operations, without any variables.

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What is the difference between an algebraic expression and a numeric expression?

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An algebraic expression has variables, while a numeric expression does not.

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What does the term 'variable' mean in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown number in an expression or equation.

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What is the algebraic expression for 'the sum of a number x and 5'?

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x + 5

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What is the algebraic expression for '8 less than a number y'?

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y - 8

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

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4z

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What is the algebraic expression for 'the quotient of a number n and 2'?

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n / 2

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

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2x (where x is the number) or simply 2 times the variable.

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What is the algebraic expression for '37 more than 8 times a number'?

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8x + 37