Write 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 'twice a number' mean in algebra?

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

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How do you express '5 more than a number' algebraically?

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You add 5 to the number. If the number is 'n', it is written as n + 5.

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What is the product of two numbers?

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The product is the result of multiplying two numbers together. For example, the product of n and 8 is written as 8n or n * 8.

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How do you express 'the difference of a number and 24' in algebra?

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You subtract 24 from the number. If the number is 'n', it is written as n - 24.

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What does 'three times a number' mean?

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It means to multiply that number by 3. If the number is represented by 'd', it is written as 3d.

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How do you write 'the sum of a number and 8' in algebra?

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You add 8 to the number. If the number is 'c', it is written as c + 8.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, usually a letter, that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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What does 'the product of a number and 8' look like in algebra?

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It can be written as 8n or n * 8, where 'n' is the number.

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

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'More than' indicates addition. For example, 'x more than 5' is written as 5 + x.