Writing Algebraic Expressions Practice 1

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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. For example, 2x + 3 is an algebraic expression.

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What does 'the difference of two numbers' mean?

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The difference of two numbers refers to the result of subtracting one number from another. For example, the difference of x and 5 is written as (x - 5).

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How do you express '2 times the difference of t and 11' in algebraic form?

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2(t - 11) is the algebraic expression for '2 times the difference of t and 11'.

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What does 'the quotient of a number and 2' mean?

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The quotient of a number and 2 refers to the result of dividing that number by 2. If the number is represented by n, it is written as (n/2).

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How do you express '5 times the quotient of a number and 2' in algebraic form?

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5(n/2) is the algebraic expression for '5 times the quotient of a number and 2'.

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What does 'less than' indicate in algebra?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction. For example, '4 less than 5' is expressed as (5 - 4).

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How do you express '4 less than 5' in algebraic form?

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5 - 4 is the algebraic expression for '4 less than 5'.

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What does 'the sum of two numbers' mean?

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The sum of two numbers refers to the result of adding those two numbers together. For example, the sum of x and 5 is written as (x + 5).

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How do you express 'triple the sum of x and 5' in algebraic form?

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3(x + 5) is the algebraic expression for 'triple the sum of x and 5'.

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What does 'divided by' indicate in algebra?

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'Divided by' indicates division. For example, 'g divided by 9' is expressed as (g/9).