Writing Algebraic Expressions

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Translate this phrase into an Algebraic expression: 57 more than 3 times Ziana's score (g).

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3g + 57

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Translate this phrase into an Algebraic expression: Five more than the quotient of twenty and a number h.

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5 + (20/h)

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Which expression describes the following algebraic expression: 4(x + 6)?

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four times the sum of x plus 6

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Translate this phrase into an Algebraic expression: 4 less than a number n.

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n - 4

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Translate this phrase into an Algebraic expression: 2 times the difference of t and 11.

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2(t - 11)

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Define an algebraic expression.

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value.

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What does it mean to 'translate' a phrase into an algebraic expression?

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It means to convert a verbal statement into a mathematical expression using variables and numbers.

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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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What is the order of operations in algebra?

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The order of operations is Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right) - often abbreviated as PEMDAS.