Translating Equations

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What does 'six less than six times a number' mean in equation form?

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6n - 6

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How do you express 'nine more than the quotient of a number and 4' in equation form?

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n/4 + 9 = 12 or 9 + n/4 = 12

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What is the equation for 'four less than the quotient of a number and 3 is -10'?

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n/3 - 4 = -10

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How can you write 'the difference between 5 times a number and 3 is 12' as an equation?

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5n - 3 = 12

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What is the equation for 'four more than twice a number is 8'?

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2n + 4 = 8 or 4 + 2n = 8

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Define 'variable' in the context of algebra.

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A symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value.

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What is an 'equation'?

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A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does 'quotient' refer to in mathematics?

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The result of dividing one number by another.

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Explain the term 'difference' in mathematical terms.

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The result of subtracting one number from another.

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What does 'less than' indicate in an equation?

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It indicates subtraction from a number.