Translating Equations to Sentences

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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

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Translate the algebraic equation -15k = -90 into a verbal equation.

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The product of negative fifteen and the number, k, is -90.

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Translate the algebraic equation 14c = 140 into a verbal equation.

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14 times the number, c, is 140.

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Translate the algebraic equation 17z = 68 into a verbal equation.

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The product of 17 and the number, z, is 68.

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Translate the algebraic equation 99 = 33s into a verbal equation.

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99 is 33 times the number, s.

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

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It means to express the mathematical relationship described by the equation using words.

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What is an algebraic equation?

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An algebraic equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions, typically involving variables.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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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.

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What does the term 'product' refer to in mathematics?

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The product refers to the result of multiplying two or more numbers or expressions.