Translating 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. For example, 3x + 2 is an algebraic expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does it mean to translate a phrase into an algebraic expression?

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Translating a phrase into an algebraic expression involves converting words into mathematical symbols and operations. For example, 'three less than a number' translates to x - 3.

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CCSS.HSA-SSE.A.1A

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What is the product of a number and a constant?

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The product of a number (variable) and a constant is represented by multiplying the variable by the constant. For example, 4 times a number x is written as 4x.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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How do you express 'less than' in algebraic terms?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction. For example, '5 less than x' is expressed as x - 5.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.2

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.2

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What does 'the sum of' indicate in algebra?

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'The sum of' indicates addition. For example, 'the sum of y and 5' is expressed as y + 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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How do you express 'twice a number' in algebra?

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'Twice a number' means to multiply the number by 2. For example, 'twice x' is expressed as 2x.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What is the algebraic expression for 'three less than the product of four and a number'?

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The expression is 4w - 3.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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How do you express 'the total of' in algebraic terms?

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'The total of' indicates addition. For example, 'the total of r and 45' is expressed as r + 45.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What is the algebraic expression for '2 times the sum of y and 5'?

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The expression is 2(y + 5).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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How do you express 'increased by' in algebra?

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'Increased by' indicates addition. For example, '5 increased by x' is expressed as x + 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A