Writing 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. It does not have an equality sign.

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What does 'increased by' mean in algebra?

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'Increased by' indicates addition. For example, 'w increased by 5' translates to w + 5.

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How do you represent 'some number' in algebra?

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'Some number' is typically represented by a variable, such as x or n.

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What does 'the quotient of' mean?

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'The quotient of' refers to division. For example, 'the quotient of twenty and a number' translates to 20/n.

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How do you translate '8 less than' into an algebraic expression?

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'8 less than' indicates subtraction. For example, '8 less than m' translates to m - 8.

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What does 'the product of' mean in algebra?

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'The product of' indicates multiplication. For example, 'the product of 4 and a number' translates to 4m.

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How do you express 'more than' in algebra?

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'More than' indicates addition. For example, '57 more than 3 times Ziana's score' translates to 3g + 57.

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What is the difference between 'equals' and 'is' in algebra?

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'Equals' indicates an equation, while 'is' can also indicate equality. For example, 'x is 5' can be written as x = 5.

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

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'Twice a number' means to multiply the number by 2. If the number is represented by n, it is written as 2n.

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What does 'less than' indicate in algebraic expressions?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction. For example, '10 less than a number x' translates to x - 10.