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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Define a variable in algebra.

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents one or more numbers.

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What does it mean to 'subtract a number from 10'?

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It means to take a variable (n) and perform the operation 10 - n.

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Write an expression for 'four more than the product of 8 and a number'.

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8n + 4.

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What is the expression for 'the difference of a number and six'?

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x - 6.

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How do you express 'five times Connor's age increased by 9'?

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5x + 9.

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What does 'four times the sum of x plus 6' look like in algebraic form?

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4(x + 6).

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What is the expression for 'ten less than a number'?

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n - 10.

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How do you express 'the product of a number and 3'?

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3n.

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What is the expression for 'twice a number decreased by 4'?

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2n - 4.