Math 8 Flashcard 3.1: Translating Expressions

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What is the expression for 'the quotient of a number and seven, decreased by four'?

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(n / 7) - 4

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Translate: '2 times the sum of y and 5'

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2(y + 5)

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What is the expression for '46 less than a number'?

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n - 46

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Translate: '18 times a number'

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18n

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What is the expression for '5 less than the product of 7 and s'?

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7s - 5

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Define 'expression' in mathematics.

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A combination of numbers, variables, and operators (such as +, -, *, /) that represents a value.

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What does 'translate' mean in the context of mathematical expressions?

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To convert a verbal phrase into a mathematical expression.

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What is the difference between 'sum' and 'product' in mathematics?

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'Sum' refers to the result of addition, while 'product' refers to the result of multiplication.

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How do you express 'the difference of a number divided by seven and four'?

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(n / 7) - 4

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What is the expression for 'four more than a number divided by seven'?

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(n / 7) + 4