Writing algebraic expressions Bell Ringer

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Define an algebraic expression.

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols (like +, -, ×, ÷). It does not have an equality sign.

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

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Translating a verbal expression into an algebraic expression means converting words or phrases that describe a mathematical relationship into a mathematical form using numbers and variables.

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What is the algebraic expression for 'x decreased by 5'?

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x - 5

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

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x + 10

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What is the algebraic expression for '3 times a number y'?

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3y

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Translate 'the product of 4 and a number z' into an algebraic expression.

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4z

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What does 'twice a number' mean in algebraic terms?

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2 times that number, represented as 2x.

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How would you express '7 less than a number m' in algebraic form?

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m - 7

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What is the algebraic expression for 'the difference between 12 and a number n'?

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12 - n

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Translate 'the quotient of a number p and 3' into an algebraic expression.

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p ÷ 3 or p/3