Translating Algebraic Expressions

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What is the algebraic expression for 'Four times a number'?

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4n

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What is the algebraic expression for 'The difference of a number and four'?

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n - 4

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What is the algebraic expression for 'Two times the difference of a number and four'?

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2(n - 4)

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What is the algebraic expression for 'The product of four and a number'?

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4n

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What is the algebraic expression for 'Four less a number'?

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n - 4

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What does the term 'algebraic expression' mean?

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An algebraic expression is 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 variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents one or more numbers.

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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.

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What does 'the sum of a number and five' translate to in algebraic expression?

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n + 5

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How do you represent 'three times a number decreased by two' in algebraic form?

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3n - 2