Writing algebraic equations

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What is an algebraic equation?

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An algebraic equation is a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions, typically involving variables and constants.

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What does it mean to 'decrease' a number in an equation?

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To 'decrease' a number means to subtract a certain value from it.

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How do you represent 'four times a number' in an equation?

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You represent 'four times a number' as 4x, where x is the number.

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What is the standard form of an equation?

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The standard form of an equation is typically written as Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are constants.

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How do you express 'a number increased by 16' in an equation?

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You express 'a number increased by 16' as n + 16, where n is the number.

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What does 'one-fourth of a number' mean in algebra?

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How do you write an equation for 'the product of 7 and a number'?

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You write it as 7x, where x is the number.

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What does it mean when an equation states 'is equal to'?

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'Is equal to' indicates that the two sides of the equation have the same value, represented by the '=' sign.

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How do you represent '5 less than a number' in an equation?

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You represent '5 less than a number' as n - 5, where n is the number.

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What is the first step in solving an algebraic equation?

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The first step is to isolate the variable on one side of the equation.