Writing Algebraic Expressions

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Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression: Ralph has x coins and Lily has y coins. Assuming Ralph has more coins than Lily, how many more coins does Ralph have than Lily?

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x - y

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Identify the Coefficient in the expression: -4x + 2

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-4

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Let 'p' represent the number of paper clips in a box. If there are 76 boxes in a case, write an algebraic expression to show the total number of paper clips in the case.

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76p

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If 8n sticks of clay are shared with 18 students, what is the expression for the amount each student receives?

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Write a verbal expression for: a + 6

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6 more than a number

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An expression that contains numbers, variables, and operations.

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Define a variable in algebra.

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value.

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What is a coefficient?

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A numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

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Translate the phrase: 'The sum of a number and 5' into an algebraic expression.

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x + 5

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To reduce it to its simplest form.