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?

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

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How do you represent 'a number decreased by 16' in algebra?

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It is represented as n - 16, where n is the unknown number.

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

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How do you express '5 less than the product of 7 and a number' in algebra?

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What is the product of two numbers?

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The product is the result of multiplying those two numbers together.

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How do you represent 'the product of negative eight and a number' in algebra?

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What does it mean to 'increase' a number?

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To increase a number means to add a certain value to it.

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How do you express 'a number increased by negative twenty-seven' in algebra?

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