Verbal and Algebraic Expressions

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What is a verbal expression?

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A verbal expression is a mathematical phrase that uses words to describe a quantity or relationship, such as 'the sum of a number and five'.

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that includes numbers, variables, and operations, such as '2n + 3'.

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How do you represent 'a number decreased by 4' in algebraic form?

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n - 4

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What does 'n' typically represent in algebraic expressions?

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In algebraic expressions, 'n' usually represents a variable or an unknown number.

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What is the algebraic expression for 'the product of 3 and a number'?

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3n

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How do you express 'the sum of a number and 10' in algebraic form?

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n + 10

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What is the meaning of '8/n' in a mathematical context?

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'8/n' represents the division of 8 by the variable n.

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How would you write 'a number multiplied by 5' in algebraic form?

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5n

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What does 'increased by' indicate in an expression?

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'Increased by' indicates addition, meaning you add a certain value to a number.

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What is the algebraic expression for 'a number decreased by 2'?

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n - 2