Translating Word Equations to Algebra

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Translate the word equation 'The product of a number and 5 is 30' into an algebraic equation.

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5x = 30

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Translate the word equation 'Five less than twice a number is thirty.' into an algebraic equation.

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2x - 5 = 30

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Translate the word equation 'The product of a number and 7 is 42' into an algebraic equation.

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7x = 42

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Translate the word equation 'The quotient of a number and 4 is 10' into an algebraic equation.

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x/4 = 10

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Translate the word equation 'The sum of a number and 5 is 12' into an algebraic equation.

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x + 5 = 12

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What does 'the product of a number and a constant' mean in algebra?

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It means to multiply the number by the constant.

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What does 'the sum of a number and a constant' mean in algebra?

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It means to add the constant to the number.

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What does 'the difference of a number and a constant' mean in algebra?

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It means to subtract the constant from the number.

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What does 'the quotient of a number and a constant' mean in algebra?

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It means to divide the number by the constant.

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How do you represent 'a number' in algebra?

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It is typically represented by a variable, such as x.