Writing Expressions

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What is one third of a number represented as an expression?

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1/3n

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How do you express a third of a number, increased by 2?

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1/3n + 2

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How do you express a number less than 8?

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8 - n

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What is the expression for the quotient of 48 and a number?

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48/n

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How do you express the product of 6 and a number?

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6n

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What does 'n' represent in algebraic expressions?

Back

A variable that can represent any number.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operations.

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What is the difference between a variable and a constant?

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A variable can change (like n), while a constant remains the same (like 5).

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What does 'increased by' mean in an expression?

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It indicates addition to the original number.

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What does 'decreased by' mean in an expression?

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It indicates subtraction from the original number.