Translating Expressions

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What does 'times' mean in mathematical operations?

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MULTIPLY

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How do you express '46 less than a number' algebraically?

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n - 46

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How do you express '4 plus a number, then multiplied by 3' algebraically?

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3(4 + x)

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How do you express '5 times a number, minus 8' algebraically?

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5m - 8

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How do you express 'three times a number plus 16' algebraically?

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3n + 16

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What is an algebraic expression?

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A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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

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It means to convert words describing a mathematical situation into a mathematical equation or expression.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equality sign, while an equation does.

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What is the order of operations in mathematics?

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Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right).