Translating equations

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What is the equation for 'Twice a number is 24'?

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2n = 24

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How do you express 'Two more than 4 times a number is -18'?

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4x + 2 = -18

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Translate 'Eight less than three times a number is equivalent to thirty four' into an equation.

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3x - 8 = 34

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What is the equation for 'Fifteen less than half a number is equivalent to eleven'?

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(1/2)x - 15 = 11

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How do you express 'One third the sum of a number and fifteen is eight'?

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(1/3)(x + 15) = 8

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Define 'variable' in the context of algebra.

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A symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value.

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What does 'coefficient' mean in an algebraic expression?

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A numerical factor that multiplies a variable.

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Explain the term 'constant' in algebra.

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A fixed value that does not change.

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What is the purpose of translating verbal expressions into equations?

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To solve problems mathematically by representing relationships.

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What does 'equivalent equations' mean?

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Equations that have the same solution set.