SOL A.1a: Translating Expressions

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What is an expression in mathematics?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (such as +, -, *, /) that represents a value.

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Define a variable in the context of algebra.

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations.

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What does it mean to translate an expression?

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Translating an expression means converting a verbal statement or phrase into a mathematical expression or equation.

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What is the difference between an equation and an expression?

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An equation states that two expressions are equal, while an expression does not include an equality sign.

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How do you represent 'seven subtracted from n' mathematically?

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What is the mathematical representation of 'the square of f plus g'?

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How do you express 'the quotient of 2 and a number increased by 6'?

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What does 'the sum of a and b squared' mean in mathematical terms?

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

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What is the meaning of 'greater than or equal to' in inequalities?

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It indicates that one quantity is either greater than or exactly equal to another quantity.