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 (like x or y), and operations (like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

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What does the variable 'f' represent in the expression 12/f?

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In the expression 12/f, 'f' represents the number of friends with whom the cookies are shared.

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How do you express 'six times the number of girls' using a variable?

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You express it as 6g, where g is the number of girls.

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What is the algebraic expression for 'the sum of n and 9'?

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The expression is n + 9.

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How do you write '3 less than y' as an algebraic expression?

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You write it as 3 - y.

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What does the expression s*4 represent in a classroom context?

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It represents the total number of papers if each student has 4 papers and there are 's' students.

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What operation is used in the expression 12 - f?

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The operation used is subtraction.

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If g represents the number of girls, what does 6g mean?

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6g means six times the number of girls.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression is a combination of numbers and variables without an equality sign, while an equation states that two expressions are equal.

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How would you express 'the product of 5 and a number x'?

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You would express it as 5x.