Translating Phrases to Algebraic 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. For example, 3x + 5 is an algebraic expression.

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Translate to an algebraic expression: the quotient of m and 6.

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m/6

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Translate to an algebraic expression: the product of a number and 4.

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4n

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Translate to an algebraic expression: the difference of 20 and p.

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20 - p

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Translate to an algebraic expression: 12 more than a number.

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n + 12

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Translate to an algebraic expression: the sum of a number and 8.

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a + 8

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What does 'the sum of' indicate in algebraic expressions?

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'The sum of' indicates addition. For example, 'the sum of x and 5' translates to x + 5.

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What does 'the difference of' indicate in algebraic expressions?

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'The difference of' indicates subtraction. For example, 'the difference of 10 and y' translates to 10 - y.

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What does 'the product of' indicate in algebraic expressions?

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'The product of' indicates multiplication. For example, 'the product of 3 and z' translates to 3z.

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What does 'the quotient of' indicate in algebraic expressions?

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'The quotient of' indicates division. For example, 'the quotient of a and 2' translates to a/2.