Writing 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. It does not have an equality sign.

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

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'Twice a number x' means 2 times x, which is written as 2x.

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

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The product of 6 and n is expressed as 6n.

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What does 'less than' indicate in an algebraic expression?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction. For example, '5 less than a number x' is written as x - 5.

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How do you write '35 multiplied by the quantity r less than 45'?

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It is written as 35(45 - r).

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What does 'the sum of m and the product of 6 and n' look like in algebraic form?

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It is expressed as m + 6n.

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How do you express '5 less than the product of 7 and s'?

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It is written as 7s - 5.

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What does 'divide m by 7, and then subtract 4 from the quotient' mean in algebraic terms?

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It is expressed as (m/7) - 4.

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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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What does 'the quantity of' indicate in algebra?

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'The quantity of' indicates that the expression inside the parentheses should be treated as a single unit.