Translating Algebraic Expressions

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols. For example, 3x + 5 is an algebraic expression.

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What does 'the difference of n and 9' mean in algebraic terms?

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It means to subtract 9 from n, represented as n - 9.

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How do you express 'the product of 16 and y' in algebraic form?

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It is expressed as 16y.

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What does 'nine times the sum of a number and three' translate to in algebra?

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It translates to 9(x + 3).

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How is 'm plus the product of 6 and n' represented algebraically?

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It is represented as m + 6n.

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What is the algebraic expression for 'the sum of 12 and x'?

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It is expressed as 12 + x.

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What does the term 'variable' mean in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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How do you translate 'the quotient of x and 4' into an algebraic expression?

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What does 'the sum of a number and 5' mean in algebra?

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It means to add 5 to the number, represented as x + 5.