Translating Expressions

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What is the algebraic expression for 'three less than twice a number'?

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2x - 3

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How do you express 'a number squared increased by 1' in algebraic form?

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x² + 1

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Write the algebraic expression for 'three times a number plus 16'.

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3n + 16

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What does the expression '6x - 4' represent in words?

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The product of six and a number x decreased by four.

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How do you express '5 less than the product of 7 and s' in algebraic form?

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7s - 5

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Define 'algebraic expression'.

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A mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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What is a 'variable' in mathematics?

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A symbol used to represent an unknown value, often denoted by letters such as x or y.

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Explain the term 'coefficient'.

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A numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression, e.g., in 4x, 4 is the coefficient.

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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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How do you translate 'the sum of a number and 10' into an algebraic expression?

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x + 10