Writing algebraic equations

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What is an algebraic equation?

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An algebraic equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions, typically involving variables and constants.

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What does it mean to solve an algebraic equation?

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

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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 equation.

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What is a constant in algebra?

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A constant is a fixed value that does not change.

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What does 'twice a number' mean in algebra?

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'Twice a number' means to multiply the number by 2, represented as 2x.

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How do you express '5 less than a number' in algebra?

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'5 less than a number' can be expressed as x - 5.

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What does 'the product of 7 and a number' mean?

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'The product of 7 and a number' means to multiply 7 by that number, represented as 7x.

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How do you write 'one-fourth of a number' in algebra?

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What is the equation for '51 is 4 times the number of books, less 3'?

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How do you express 'six times a number minus 2 equals 3'?

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