Translating Expressions & Equations

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Write an algebraic expression for: 14 decreased by a number

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14 - n

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Write an algebraic expression for: 5 times a number, minus 8

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5m - 8

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Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression: A third of x increased by 1 is the same as 7.

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⅓X + 1 = 7

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Translate this phrase into an algebraic expression: 8 less than the product of 4 and a number (use m for the unknown number).

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4m - 8

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What does the word 'is' mean in algebra?

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Equals

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What is an algebraic expression?

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

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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What does 'product' mean in mathematics?

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The result of multiplying two or more numbers.

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What does 'decreased by' indicate in an expression?

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It indicates subtraction.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equals sign, while an equation does.