Translating Algebraic Expression

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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 + 2 is an algebraic expression.

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What does it mean to translate an algebraic expression?

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Translating an algebraic expression means converting a verbal statement or phrase into a mathematical expression using variables and numbers.

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How do you represent 'subtract 4 from 5 times n' in algebraic form?

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5n - 4

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What is the algebraic expression for 'two-fifths of the sum of 4 and f minus the product of 2 and g'?

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2/5(4 + f) - 2g

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How do you express 'one-sixth of z is added to 6' in algebraic terms?

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1/6z + 6

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What is the algebraic representation of 'w divided by 6'?

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w/6

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How do you write 'f is added to 2' in algebraic form?

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f + 2

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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 number or value. For example, in the expression 2x + 3, x is a variable.

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What does 'product' mean in mathematics?

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The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together. For example, the product of 3 and 4 is 12.

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What does 'sum' mean in mathematics?

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The sum is the result of adding two or more numbers together. For example, the sum of 2 and 3 is 5.