Writing Algebraic Expressions

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that includes numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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What does 'w increased by 5' represent in algebraic terms?

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w + 5

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What operation does '2x' represent?

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Multiplication

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How do you express 'twenty times a number' in algebraic form?

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20x

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What is the result of multiplication called?

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Product

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How do you represent 'the sum of 11 and a number' in algebraic terms?

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11 + x

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What is a variable in algebra?

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

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

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What does 'x - 3' represent?

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It represents a number that is 3 less than x.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers and variables without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.