Translating Expressions

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What is the algebraic expression for '5 times a number, minus 8'?

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5m - 8

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How do you express '4 divided by the sum of a number and 12' in algebraic form?

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4 / (n + 12)

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Translate '14 subtracted from the quantity 6 times k' into an algebraic expression.

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6k - 14

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What is the algebraic expression for 'the quotient of a number and 15'?

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Define '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 does 'variable' mean in mathematics?

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

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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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n + 10

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What is the algebraic expression for '3 times the sum of a number and 4'?

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3(n + 4) or 3n + 12

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Translate '8 less than a number' into an algebraic expression.

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n - 8