Translating Expressions

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What does 'less than' mean in mathematical terms?

Back

It indicates subtraction. For example, '5 less than x' is represented as x - 5.

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How do you express 'the difference between forty-six and a number'?

Back

It is expressed as 46 - n.

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What does 'product of' signify in mathematics?

Back

It signifies multiplication. For example, 'the product of 3 and x' is represented as 3 * x.

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What does 'twice' mean in mathematical expressions?

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It means to multiply by 2. For example, 'twice a number x' is represented as 2 * x.

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What does 'equal groups of' indicate?

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It indicates division. For example, 'equal groups of 4 from x' is represented as x / 4.

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What is the mathematical representation of 'the sum of a number and 10'?

Back

It is represented as n + 10.

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How do you express 'three times a number'?

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It is expressed as 3 * n.

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What does 'decreased by' mean?

Back

It indicates subtraction. For example, 'a number decreased by 5' is represented as n - 5.

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

Back

It is represented as n / 2.

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How do you express 'the total of 20 and a number'?

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It is expressed as 20 + n.