Translating Verbal Expressions & Equations

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What does it mean to 'take 10 away from s'?

Back

This means to subtract 10 from the variable s, represented as s - 10.

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If I have $200 and add $50 each month, how do I express this after x months?

Back

The expression is 200 + 50x.

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What is the cost of renting a car for one day if it costs $25 plus $0.95 per mile?

Back

The expression is 0.95x + 25, where x is the number of miles driven.

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In the expression 4x + 2y - 6, what are the variables?

Back

The variables are x and y.

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What is the constant term in the expression 6f^2 - 9?

Back

The constant term is -9.

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What does the term 'variable' mean in mathematics?

Back

A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value, often denoted by letters like x or y.

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What is an expression in mathematics?

Back

An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations (like +, -, *, /) without an equality sign.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

Back

An expression does not have an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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How do you represent '5 more than a number x'?

Back

This is represented as x + 5.

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What does 'x divided by 2' look like in mathematical terms?

Back

This is represented as x/2.