Translating Expressions

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What is the algebraic expression for 'the quotient of 15 and a number plus 1'?

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15 / g + 1

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How do you express '14 decreased by a number' in algebraic form?

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14 - n

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What is the algebraic expression for 'r less than 5'?

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5 - r

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How do you write '18 times a number' in algebraic terms?

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18n

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What is the expression for 's increased by 3'?

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s + 3

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Define 'algebraic expression'.

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

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What does 'variable' mean in mathematics?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents a number that can change.

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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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What does 'decreased by' indicate in an expression?

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It indicates subtraction from a number.

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What does 'increased by' indicate in an expression?

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It indicates addition to a number.