Translating Equations

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What is the equation for 'Three less than the quotient of a number and 6 is 1'?

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n/6 - 3 = 1

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What is the equation for 'One less than four times a number is 11'?

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4n - 1 = 11

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What is the equation for 'Three more than four times a number is 15'?

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4n + 3 = 15 or 3 + 4n = 15

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What is the equation for 'The difference between twice a number and 11 is –23'?

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2n - 11 = -23

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What is the equation for 'Four less than the quotient of a number and 3 is –10'?

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n/3 - 4 = -10

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Define 'quotient' in mathematical terms.

Back

The result of dividing one number by another.

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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 does 'less than' indicate in an equation?

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It indicates subtraction from a number.

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What does 'more than' indicate in an equation?

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It indicates addition to a number.

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What is the first step in translating a verbal expression into an equation?

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Identify the key phrases and their mathematical operations.