Translating Words into 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. It does not have an equality sign.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does 'variable' mean in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Translate the phrase: 'The sum of a number and 5' using the variable x.

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x + 5

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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Translate the phrase: '5 times a number' using the variable y.

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5y

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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What does 'difference' mean in algebra?

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The difference refers to the result of subtracting one number from another.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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Translate the phrase: 'The difference between a number and 10' using the variable z.

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z - 10

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What does 'quotient' mean in algebra?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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Translate the phrase: 'The quotient of a number and 4' using the variable a.

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a / 4

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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What does 'less than' indicate in algebraic expressions?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction and is written in reverse order. For example, '5 less than x' is written as x - 5.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A

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Translate the phrase: '7 less than twice a number' using the variable b.

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2b - 7

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2A