Translating Words to Expressions or Equations

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What is the expression for '2 times the difference of t and 11'?

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2(t - 11)

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How do you express '5 less than a number is 15'?

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x - 5 = 15

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What is the expression for '2 times the sum of y and 5'?

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2(y + 5)

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How do you express 'm plus the product of 6 and n'?

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m + 6n

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What is the expression for 'Five times Mike's age increased by 9'?

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5x + 9

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Define 'expression' in mathematics.

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A combination of numbers, variables, and operators (like +, -, *, /) that represents a value.

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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 'sum' mean in mathematics?

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The result of adding two or more numbers together.

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What does 'difference' mean in mathematics?

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The result of subtracting one number from another.

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What is the meaning of 'product' in mathematics?

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The result of multiplying two or more numbers together.