Translating Algebraic Expressions

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What is the algebraic expression for '16 less than b'?

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b - 16

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How do you express 'the product of x and sixteen' in algebraic form?

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16x

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Translate 'Five times Mike's age, increased by nine' into an algebraic expression.

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5x + 9

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Which of the following is NOT a correct way to write the multiplication of a number y times 4?

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4 x y

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Translate '76 decreased by x' into an algebraic expression.

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76 - x

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What does the term 'algebraic expression' mean?

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A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in an expression or equation.

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Define 'coefficient' in the context of algebraic expressions.

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A number that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equality sign, while an equation does.

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

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x + 10