Writing 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 (like +, -, ×, ÷).

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What does 'less than' indicate in algebraic expressions?

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'Less than' indicates subtraction. For example, '10 less than a number n' is written as n - 10.

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How do you express 'the quotient of a number and twelve' in algebraic form?

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It is expressed as x/12.

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What does 'the difference of' mean in algebra?

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'The difference of' indicates subtraction between two quantities.

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How would you write 'the difference of 3 times a number and 7'?

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It is written as 3n - 7.

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What does 'twice a number' mean in algebraic terms?

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'Twice a number' means to multiply the number by 2, written as 2n.

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How do you express 'four times a number increased by 5'?

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It is expressed as 4n + 5.

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What is the algebraic expression for 'the sum of a number and 10'?

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It is written as n + 10.

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How do you express 'the product of a number and 3'?

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It is expressed as 3n.

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What does 'increased by' indicate in algebraic expressions?

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'Increased by' indicates addition. For example, '5 increased by a number n' is written as n + 5.