Translating Expressions

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s increased by 3

Back

s + 3

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What does 'difference' mean?

Back

Subtract

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18 times a number

Back

18n

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Write an algebraic expression for: 14 decreased by a number

Back

14 - n

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r less than 5

Back

5 - r

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What is an algebraic expression?

Back

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

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What does 'sum' mean?

Back

Add

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Write an algebraic expression for: 7 more than a number x

Back

x + 7

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What is a variable?

Back

A symbol used to represent an unknown value, often a letter like x or y.

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What does 'product' mean?

Back

Multiply