Translating Expressions & Equations

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What is an expression in mathematics?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (such as +, -, *, /) that represents a value.

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What does it mean to translate an expression?

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Translating an expression means converting a verbal statement into a mathematical expression.

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What is a variable?

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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 is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an expression.

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What is a constant?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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What is the solution to an equation?

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The solution to an equation is the value of the variable that satisfies the equation.

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What is the term for the result of a division problem?

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The term for the result of a division problem is called the quotient.

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How do you represent '2 times a number increased by 5' mathematically?

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